CHINESE
Guardian warrior
(early 20th century)

Medium
earthenware, ink, pigments

Measurements
29.4 × 9.4 × 8.4 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mrs M. E. Cutten, Founder Benefactor, in memory of George Ewing, 1979

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Accession Number
AS34-1979

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Figure of a standing man with hands clasped before chest holding sword extending to feet, wearing long robe under cloak of body armour under open cloak clasped at neck, with long sided helmut.

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CHINESE
Guardian warrior
(early 20th century)