北魏/北齊 彩繪陶鎮墓獸|Tomb Guardian (Zhenmushou)

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mid-to-late 6th century · Earthenware with pigment · Asian Art

Bulging eyes, a gaping mouth with fangs, a protruding tongue, oversized paws, and a spiked back define this fantastic creature, which was once one of a pair placed facing outward at the entrance to the coffin chamber.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-to-late 6th century

Medium

Earthenware with pigment

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Ann Eden Woodward Foundation Gift, 1979