Caption

Lokapala — Guardian of the World; sculptor, polychrome full sculpture figurine of a warrior; Chinese Buddhism; Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century, China; materials/polychrome colors: red, brown, black; height 72.5 cm., A painted sculpture of a standing figure shown in profile wearing ornate armor and a helmet, with visible carved facial features and a beard; the figure's attire includes layered decorative plates, a skirt-like lower garment, and a sash, with textured patterns and raised details on the armor and clothing. The statue displays colors of red, gold, black, and hints of green, with areas of worn paint and a slightly glossy finish on some surfaces. The figure stands on a small base that rests on a black plinth, and the background is a solid dark gray to black.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A29_380

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lokapala Guardian World sculptor polychrome full sculpture figurine warrior Chinese Buddhism Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century China materials polychrome colors red brown black height 72.5 cm painted sculpture standing figure shown profile wearing ornate armor helmet visible carved facial features beard figure's attire includes layered decorative plates skirt- lower garment sash textured patterns raised details armor clothing statue displays colors gold hints green areas worn paint slightly glossy finish surfaces figure stands small base rests black plinth background solid dark gray black.