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Tomb Figure of a Buddhist Heavenly King, Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.)
Han people;China
Ceramic…
Tomb Figure of Lokapala
Tomb Figure of a Buddhist Heavenly King, Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.)
Han people;China
Ceramic…
Tomb Figure of a Buddhist Heavenly King, Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Han people;China Ceramic and pigment; 10 1/2 x 5 x 2 1/2 in. 2001.58.6 Gift of Kevin Branch

Tomb Figure of Lokapala

ClassificationsSculpture
Date618-906 CE
Made AtChina, Asia
MediumCeramic and pigment
Dimensions10 1/2 × 5 × 2 1/2 in. (26.7 × 12.7 × 6.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kevin Branch
Object number2001.58.6
DescriptionPottery figurine of Lokapala a Buddhist Heavenly King, painted in orange and white. He appears to be dancing. Tang dynasty.
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