Lokapala
Maker: Unknown
Pottery figure of Lokapala, one of the four guardians of the Universe, with green and brown running glazes on a white slip. He stands on a bull, which is lying down. He is dressed as a warrior in the act of shooting with a (missing) bow. His helmet and the front of his dress are decorated with stamped duck and rosette motifs
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Oscar C. Raphael
Height: 80.8 cm
Width: 43 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1936) by Raphael, Oscar C.
T’ang Dynasty (618-906)
Circa
618
-
906
Accession number: OC.70-1936
Primary reference Number: 138407
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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