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Divine Guardian

second half of the 8th century A.D.
Object Placenear Xi'an, Shaanxi province
Medium/TechniqueCarved limestone
Dimensions63.1 x 22.5 cm (24 13/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession number10.301
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ClassificationsSculpture
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ProvenanceFrom the exterior walls of Jingye pagoda, Xiangji temple, Xi'an, Shaanxi province. 1910, purchased in China, through Hayasaki Kokichi (b. 1874 - d. 1956) [see note], by Okakura Kakuzo (b. 1862 - d. 1913), Boston, for the MFA. (Accession Date: September 29, 1910)

NOTE: The MFA's purchasing agent in China.