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Guardian Figure
First half of 8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Three-color glazed earthenware
Dimensions
7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Chinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number
12.850
On View
Not on view
Classifications
Ceramics
Collections
Asia
Provenance
Bought by Mr. Okakura in China, May 1912.
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