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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2016.218
Title
Standing Lokapala Guardian Figure with Proper Right Arm Raised
Classification
Sculpture
Work Type
funerary sculpture
Date
8th century
Places
Creation Place: East Asia, China
Period
Tang dynasty, 618-907
Culture
Chinese
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/6315

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
H. 9 x W. 4.5 x D. 1.2 cm (3 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
with modern base: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Edgar Worch, Berlin and New York, by 1991, sold; to [J.J. Lally & Co., New York, 1991], sold; to Ralph C. Marcove, New York (YEAR-2001), transfer; to Trust u/w/o Ralph C. Marcove FBO C Marcove, New York (2001-2016), sold; to Harvard Art Museums, 2016.
Footnote:
Ralph C. Marcove, MD (1929-2001)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Wan-go H.C. Weng in honor of Robert D. Mowry
Accession Year
2016
Object Number
2016.218
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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