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Collections

Unknown
Guardian Figurecirca 9th century

Not on view
Small, heavily corroded metal sculpture of a standing figure in a wide-legged, dynamic pose with arms raised, reddish-brown surface with traces of pigment
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Guardian Figure
Place Made
Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura period
Date Made
circa 9th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in. (5.72 x 3.49 x 1.27 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Michael Phillips and Juliana Maio
Accession Number
AC1995.192.3
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art