Bête gardienne du tombeau (zhenmushou 鎮墓獸), M.C. 9941(2)

Production date: between 386 and 534 type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, sculpture, archaeology, ceramics, china name(s): transi, mingqi materials and techniques: terracotta, molding, polychromy place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 27. 8cm width: 18. 4cm depth: 11. 4cm description: slightly stubby chin, heavily hemmed ears, significant scratches on the nose and lips. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: schulmann, josette date of acquisition: 25–09–1997 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9941. Date: Entre 386 et 534.