Caption

Lokapala — Guardian of the World. Unknown sculptor. Chinese Buddhism. Figurine of a warrior, full sculpture in polychrome red, brown, black. Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century . China. Sculpture, height 72.5 cm., A standing carved figure wearing ornate armor and a helmet, painted in red, black, and gold, displayed on a dark base against a neutral gray background; the figure has a stern facial expression, a rounded belly, a draped skirt with decorative patterns, raised arm and clenched hand, detailed gold embellishments on the chest, waist, shoulders, and helmet, and visible wear and patina on the painted surfaces.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A29_374

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lokapala Guardian World Unknown sculptor Chinese Buddhism Figurine warrior full sculpture polychrome red brown black Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century China Sculpture height 72.5 cm standing carved figure wearing ornate armor helmet painted red gold displayed dark base neutral gray background figure stern facial expression rounded belly draped skirt decorative patterns raised arm clenched hand detailed gold embellishments chest waist shoulders visible wear patina painted surfaces.