CELESTIAL GENERALS

Tomb guardian

Tomb guardian

Deity
Celestial Generals
Sculpture Type
Clay Sculpture
Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Date / Period
Tang dynasty (618–907), early 8th century
Institution
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Collection
Asian Art
Medium / Material
Earthenware with pigment and gilding
Dimensions
H. 48 5/8 in. (123.5 cm)
Accession Number
1992.255.1
Source
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access, object 44704.

Description

Tomb guardian. Figure; Tang dynasty (618–907), early 8th century; Earthenware with pigment and gilding.