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Guardian Warrior
Guardian Warrior

Guardian Warrior

CultureChinese
Datelate 3rd-early 4th century C.E.
MediumEarthenware with traces of unfired pigments
DimensionsOverall: 13 1/4 inches (33.66 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number33-555
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionKneeling figurine, right hand raised, left arm holding shield.
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Warrior
Warrior
Northern Qi dynasty (550-577 C.E.)
43-7
Guardian of the North
Guardian of the North
ca. 740-750 C.E.
34-70
34-45/1 is on right
Wrestler
Northern Wei dynasty (386-534 C.E.)
34-45/1 A,B
34-45/2 is on left
Wrestler
Northern Wei (386-534 C.E.)-Western Wei dynasty (535-556 C.E.)
34-45/2 A,B
Gnome (Earth Spirit?)
Gnome (Earth Spirit?)
3rd century C.E.
77-45
figure overall
Two Men Bearing a Drum
early 6th century C.E.
32-186/7
Dark Warrior of the North
Dark Warrior of the North
early 6th century C.E.
31-135/4
overall oblique
Loaded Bactrian Camel
Sui (581-618 C.E.)-Tang dynasty (618-906 C.E.)
31-136/10
Red Bird of the South
Red Bird of the South
early 6th century C.E.
31-135/2
Green Dragon of the East
Green Dragon of the East
early 6th century C.E.
31-135/3
White Tiger of the West
White Tiger of the West
early 6th century C.E.
31-135/1
figure detail
Four Ladies of the Court Playing Polo
ca. 650-700
48-31/1