Standing guardian figure with a fierce expression, carrying a club, covered in a pale celadon glaze.

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Guardian Figure (Dvarapala)

Maker Thai Artist

Date15th Century

Place of originThailand

MediumGlazed stoneware

Dimensions29 1/2 x 14 x 9 5/8 in. (74.9 x 35.6 x 24.4 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Gordon and Joan Phelps

Object number2007.14

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionStanding guardian figure with a fierce expression, carrying a club, covered in a pale celadon glaze.

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