Title
A tomb guardian or lokopala, protector of the dead
Caption
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. Detail of head. China. Chinese. Tang dynasty, AD 618 906.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Eskenazi Ltd., London
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A17_208
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,7Mb (1,1Mb) / 9,8in x 11,8in / 2928 x 3546 (300dpi)