Chinese Tang dynasty buff figure of a tomb guardian
| dc.contributor.other | Van Tilburg, J.A | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-07-06T12:41:05Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-07-06T12:41:05Z | |
| dc.date.created | 618 AD | |
| dc.date.issued | 2010 | |
| dc.description | This figure was inspired by lokapalas, the heavenly guardians that were portrayed in Buddhist temples of the time. These tomb guardian figures originated in the Civaitic worship of India and spread to Tibet, Turkestan, China and Japan. Variations of these figures and beasts can be classed under Dharmapāla (protectors of the dead) or as Yama (the God of the Dead). This buff earthenware figure of a human warrior in full armour represents the type of the tomb guardian figures, who stood guard outside the emperor’s tomb in ancient China. The dragon repoussé metal shoulder plates and helmet, skirt of leather with padding and a knitted sweater under the armour are typical of such figures. In his right hand he most likely held a sword (now lost), while his left hand is held in a gesture of restraint. Remains of a light pink paint can still be seen on the figure. | en_ZA |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Ceramic 101 | en_ZA |
| dc.format.extent | 810 mm x 310 mm | en_ZA |
| dc.format.medium | Painted buff earthenware | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/53851 | |
| dc.publisher | Department of the University of Pretoria Art | en_ZA |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | UP-Art : paintings, drawings and sculptures | en_ZA |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | D701281 | en_ZA |
| dc.rights | Copyright of the electronic version, University of Pretoria. | en_ZA |
| dc.subject | Buff | en_ZA |
| dc.subject | Tang tomb | en_ZA |
| dc.title | Chinese Tang dynasty buff figure of a tomb guardian | en_ZA |
| dc.type | Image | en_ZA |
Files
Original bundle
1 - 1 of 1
Loading...
- Name:
- HR_D701281.jpg
- Size:
- 1.12 MB
- Format:
- Joint Photographic Experts Group/JPEG File Interchange Format (JFIF)
- Description:
License bundle
1 - 1 of 1
Loading...
- Name:
- license.txt
- Size:
- 1.75 KB
- Format:
- Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
- Description: