Guardian Warrior with Mouth Closed, from the tomb sculpture set: Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warriors, Each with One Arm Raised and One at the Side, and Both Hands Clenched as if Holding Weapons, One Figure with Mouth Closed and Wearing Straw Shoes, One with Mouth Open and Wearing Pointed Boots

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Guardian Warrior with Mouth Closed, from the tomb sculpture set: Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warriors, Each with One Arm Raised and One at the Side, and Both Hands Clenched as if Holding Weapons, One Figure with Mouth Closed and Wearing Straw Shoes, One with Mouth Open and Wearing Pointed Boots

Date
late 7th cent. - 8th cent.
Medium
Molded, medium gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments and gold leaf over white ground
Culture
Chinese
Department
Department of Asian Art
Institution
Harvard Art Museums
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