Gardien de tombe, M.C. 5911

Type(s) of object(s): sculpture, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, archaeology, ceramics, china name(s): statuette, mingqi materials and techniques: terracotta, molding, sancai glaze place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 34. 8cm width: 12. 4cm depth: 10. 9cm description: squatting on the hind legs. Human mask with large beard collar, disproportionate ears, one horn. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 06–1920 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 5911. Unknown date