Guardian Figure Item Number: N1.281 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Head of a Lokapala guardian figure (part a). Pink clay with traces of white, pink, red, black and gold decoration. Wood stand (part b) included.
Item History
- Made in China between 618 and 907
- Owned by R. W. Finlayson before November 21, 1957
- Received from R. W. Finlayson (Donor) on November 21, 1957
What
- Name
- Guardian Figure
- Identification Number
- N1.281 a-b
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- paint, clay and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- moulded, low fired and painted
- Overall
- height 29.5 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 13.5 cm
- Part A
- height 22.7 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 13.5 cm
- Part B
- height 19.0 cm, width 11.6 cm, depth 10.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- R. W. Finlayson
- Received from
- R. W. Finlayson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- between 618 and 907
- Ownership Date
- before November 21, 1957
- Acquisition Date
- on November 21, 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 2173/0001 a-b