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Head of a Guardian King

A work made of granite or limestone.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of granite or limestone.

Date:

n.d., style of Tang dynasty (618–907)

Artist:

China

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Head of a Guardian King

Place

China (Artist's nationality:)

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618 CE–907 CE

Medium

Granite or limestone

Credit Line

Gift of Robert Allerton

Reference Number

1921.35

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