SculptureChinese6th century
Guardian Creature with Human Face, from the tomb sculpture set: Pair of Guardian Creatures with Spiked Spines, One with a Human Face, One with a Feline Face
first third 6th century
Dimensions
37.5 x 35.5 x 20.5 cm (14 3/4 x 14 x 8 1/16 in.)
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