CELESTIAL GENERALS

Guardian Protector of the East (Dongfang chiguo tianwang)

Guardian Protector of the East (Dongfang chiguo tianwang)

Deity
Dhrtarastra
Sculpture Type
Bronze Sculpture
Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Date / Period
Dali kingdom (938–1253), 11th–12th century
Institution
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Collection
Asian Art
Medium / Material
Partially gilt arsenical bronze; lost-wax cast
Dimensions
H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); W. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Accession Number
2001.77
Source
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access, object 58453.

Description

Guardian Protector of the East (Dongfang chiguo tianwang). Figure; Dali kingdom (938–1253), 11th–12th century; Partially gilt arsenical bronze; lost-wax cast.