明 黃銅鎏金天王像|Guardian, probably a Lokapala (Tian wang)
Unknown
early 17th century · Gilt brass; lost-wax cast · Asian Art
Guardians of various types play an important role in religious imagery, literature, and the performing and visual arts. This figure is most likely one of the four heavenly protectors of Buddhism who serve as guardians of the cardinal directions.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- early 17th century
- Medium
- Gilt brass; lost-wax cast
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2002
