Heavenly Guardian (Lokapala) (Translation)
彩繪天王立像 唐 (Primary Title)
sculpture (Object Name)
Unknown (Artist)
This tomb guardian has his arm raised (originally he held a weapon) as he tramples a muscular demon. He is dressed in a Tang-dynasty military outfit, which includes a helmet shaped as a phoenix and dragon-head epaulets. His facial expression and posture suggest he is the King of the South. Some of the figure’s original painted decoration remains.
Tang dynasty (618-907)
Floyd D. and Elisabeth S. Gottwald Fund
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