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. Tang dynasty, AD 618 906.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Eskenazi Ltd., London
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A17_217
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
26,2Mo (987,5Ko) / 22,3cm x 29,5cm / 2632 x 3480 (300dpi)