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Temple Guardian (Rakshasa)

A work made of terracotta with a cream-colored glaze.
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  • A work made of terracotta with a cream-colored glaze.

Date:

14th/15th century

Artist:

Thailand
Sukkhotai province, Si Satchanalai, Sawankhalok Kilns

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Temple Guardian (Rakshasa)

Place

Thailand (Object made in)

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1301–1500

Medium

Terracotta with a cream-colored glaze

Dimensions

37.3 × 29.7 × 17.7 cm (14 3/4 × 11 3/4 × 7 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Paul F. Walter and Marilyn Walter Grounds

Reference Number

1996.708

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