Tomb Guardian
Skip to main content
This record is part of an active database and may include information from historic documentation that could be inaccurate or incomplete. We frequently update our records based on ongoing research and review. If you have questions, concerns, or additional information about this object, contact us via this form.
Tomb Guardian
Maker
Chinese
DateTang dynasty, late 7th–early 8th century
GeographyChina, Asia
MediumUnglazed earthenware with unfired pigments and gilding
Dimensionsheight: 35 1/2 in. (90.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. David M. Levitt (Norma Uttal, Class of 1937)
Object number1959.8
Status
On viewRightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Classic Veracruz
1200-1500
Object number: 1986.169
Chinese
Tang dynasty, 7th-early 8th century C.E.
Object number: 2022.15
Chinese
Tang dynasty, early 7th century
Object number: 1944.23
Chinese
Tang dynasty, late 7th–first half of the 8th century
Object number: 2019.1200
Tibetan
19th century
Object number: 1968.79