CELESTIAL GENERALS

Armored warrior with shield

Armored warrior with shield

Deity
Celestial Generals
Sculpture Type
Clay Sculpture
Dynasty
Northern Wei
Date / Period
Northern Wei dynasty (386–534), 6th century
Institution
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Collection
Asian Art
Medium / Material
Earthenware
Dimensions
H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)
Accession Number
51.156.1
Source
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access, object 52554.

Description

Armored warrior with shield. Figure; Northern Wei dynasty (386–534), 6th century; Earthenware.