Guardian Warrior with Mouth Closed, from the tomb sculpture set: Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad, Bearded Guardian Warriors
SculptureChinese7th-8th century

Guardian Warrior with Mouth Closed, from the tomb sculpture set: Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad, Bearded Guardian Warriors

7th cent. - early 8th cent.

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Molded, gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments and gold leaf over white ground
Culture
Chinese
Period
Tang dynasty, 618-907
Century
7th-8th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

57.5 x 21.5 x 16.5 cm (22 5/8 x 8 7/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

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