CHINESE
Guardian earth spirit
(early 20th century)

Medium
earthenware, pigments

Measurements
26.4 × 15.3 × 16.8 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of J. T. Hackett, 1924

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
2572-D3

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Physical description
Seated lions body with shoulder wings, human head, curving forehead horn, with spiked spine ridge and flat tail. On base squared at front and rounded at back.

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CHINESE
Guardian earth spirit
(early 20th century)