Title

Gilt bronze head of a Buddhist guardian figure

Caption

Gilt bronze head of a Buddhist guardian figure. Yuan dynasty, 14th century AD. Fierce armoured guardian figures were placed at the entrances to Buddhist temples in a protective capacity.

Info+

World History Archive

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP11A05_132

License type

Rights managed

Available size

51,2Mb (2,9Mb) / 12,2in x 16,3in / 3650 x 4903 (300dpi)