Gardien de tombe, M.C. 5591(3)

Type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, sculpture, archaeology, ceramics, china name(s): statue, mingqi materials and techniques: terracotta, molding place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 48. 6cm width: 18. 4cm depth: 26. 4 cm description: chimera crouching full face, grimacing dog head, deer horns. Two wings on the shoulders. The ridges of the back are cresting. Tail raised. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: dumetier (mr) date of acquisition: 03–03–1914 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 5591. Unknown date