2012.91.95, tomb guardian, painted terracotta; height, 14 1/4 inches (32 cm)
Eason Eige Collection; Photo by B. Bernard
2012.91.95, tomb guardian, painted terracotta; height, 14 1/4
inches (32 cm)
Eason Eige Collection; Photo by B. Bernard
By the Ming dynasty, pottery painted after firing was a technological
anachronism; most pieces were glazed to give them lasting color. This Ming tomb
guardian was painted, however, as had been the practice for many centuries. The
guardian's wood spear rotted away many years ago. To view the guardian from
different angles, please click on the thumbnails below.
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