CELESTIAL GENERALS

Warrior with Shield

Warrior with Shield

Deity
Celestial Generals
Sculpture Type
Clay Sculpture
Date / Period
Northern Wei (386–534)–Northern Qi (550–77) dynasty, mid-to-late 6th century
Institution
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Collection
Asian Art
Medium / Material
Earthenware with pigment
Dimensions
H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
Accession Number
25.228
Source
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access, object 44796.

Description

Warrior with Shield. Figure; Northern Wei (386–534)–Northern Qi (550–77) dynasty, mid-to-late 6th century; Earthenware with pigment.