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. China. Chinese. Tang dynasty, AD 618 906.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Eskenazi Ltd., London
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A17_209
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
30,6Mo (949,9Ko) / 28,7cm x 26,7cm / 3392 x 3156 (300dpi)