Sujet
A tomb guardian or lokopala, protector of the dead
Légende
A tomb guardian or lokopala, protector of the dead, The phoenix, symbol of the empress, ornaments the helmet and it may be assumed that its frequent appearance on these figures suggests a role as protector of peace within tomb. Detail of head. China. Chinese. Tang dynasty, AD 618 906.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Eskenazi Ltd., London
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A17_208
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
29,7Mo (1,1Mo) / 24,8cm x 30,0cm / 2928 x 3546 (300dpi)