SculptureChinese7th century

Buddhist Guardian Figure (Dvarapala)

7th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 16.2 x W. 9.7 x D. 5.6 cm (6 3/8 x 3 13/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

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