Tomb Guardians
early 700s
Part 1: 92.3 x 43.8 x 41.9 cm (36 5/16 x 17 1/4 x 16 1/2 in.); Part 2: 88.9 x 41 x 50.8 cm (35 x 16 1/8 x 20 in.)
Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/2000.118
With fierce expressions, elongated spikes, and exaggerated physical features, these two fantastic creatures were intended to guard the entrance to a tomb, warding off evil as well as keeping the soul of the deceased from wandering. Known as qitou, or earth spirits, both sculpt...
Artifact
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id
161426
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object
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citation
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CC0
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CC0
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language
en
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wikidata
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"Q60751622"
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source
import
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| accession |
accession
2000.118
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Source image fields (4)
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Terms
Genre
Ceramic
Department
Chinese Art
Relations
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