SculptureChinese8th century

Standing Lokapala Guardian Figure with Proper Right Arm Raised

8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 9 x W. 4.5 x D. 1.2 cm (3 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in.) with modern base: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Edgar Worch, Berlin and New York, by 1991, sold; to [J.J. Lally & Co., New York, 1991], sold; to Ralph C. Marcove, New York (YEAR-2001), transfer; to Trust u/w/o Ralph C. Marcove FBO C Marcove, New York (2001-2016), sold; to Harvard Art Museums, 2016. Footnote: Ralph C. Marcove, MD (1929-2001)

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