From Court to Caravan Chinese Tomb Sculptures from the Collection of Anthony
M. Solomon
October 9, 2002 - February 16, 2003
Guardian Warrior Holding a Shield Embellished with an Animal Mask
Eastern Wei period (534-550) to Northern Qi period (550-577)
Medium gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground
Guardian figures during this period are often depicted as warriors with grotesque features and ferocious expressions wearing heavy armor. This figure originally held a weapon in his right hand.
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