CHINESE
Guardian warrior
Northern Wei dynasty 386 CE-534 CE

Medium
earthenware, pigments

Measurements
37.3 × 13.1 × 7.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1976
NGV

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Accession Number
AS20-1976

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Figure of standing warrior, with flattened back, one arm by side the other held forward with bearded scowling face, wearing robe gathered at knees, body armour and long sided peaked helmet.

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CHINESE
Guardian warrior
Northern Wei dynasty 386 CE-534 CE