Tomb Figure
ClassificationsSculpture
Date618-906 CE
Made AtChina, Asia
MediumPainted ceramic
Dimensions22 × 6 × 6 in. (55.9 × 15.2 × 15.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kevin Branch
Object number2001.58.4.2
DescriptionThis object is one of a pair of warrior figures which commonly served as guardians in Chinese tombs. The armor depicted here is standard for the Tang dynasty. It consists of breast plates held in place by cords down the center, armored skirts parted in the center, and upper arm guards. Their bulging eyes and beards gave the figures a ferocious appearance intended to dissuade evil demons from entering their tomb.On View
On view618-906 CE
475 BCE - 9 CE
206 BCE - 220 CE
100 BCE - 300 CE
206 BCE - 220 CE
25-220 CE
25-220 CE
206 BCE - 220 CE