Gardien de tombe, M.C. 7758

Date of production: between 618 and 907 dating in century: 8th century type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, sculpture, archaeology, ceramics, china name(s): statuette, mingqi materials and techniques: terracotta, molding, sancai glaze place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 37. 4cm width: 14. 3cm depth: 10. 6cm iconographic description: animal with a grimacing, bearded human head, topped with a large horn, and an animal body. Mode of acquisition: purchase at public sale date of acquisition: 09–05–1932 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7758. Date: Entre 618 et 907.