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Guardian warrior

Guardian warrior
Northern Wei dynasty 386 CE-534 CE

Medium
earthenware, pigments
Measurements
37.3 × 13.2 × 6.1 cm
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
AS19-1976
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1976
NGV
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Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Figure of standing warrior, with flattened back, one arm by side the other held at waist, with bearded scowling face, wearing robe gathered at knees, body armour and long sided peaked helmet.