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Tomb guardian figure

zhen mu shou 鎮墓獸

618-907 | J. W. N. Munthe

Starting in the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) anthropomorphic grave goods were produced in miniature form according to their function. Thus, for example, soldiers, musicians, servants, officials, or eunuchs stood in the individual tomb chambers. Clay figures were produced using models.

Starting in the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) anthropomorphic grave goods were produced in miniature form according to their function. Thus, for example, soldiers, musicians, servants, officials, or eunuchs stood in the individual tomb chambers. Clay figures were produced using models.

Collection:
J. W. N. Munthe

Time:
618-907

Object Name
Tomb guardian figure

Culture
Tang

Material/technology:
Fired clay, cold painted

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Period
Tang Dynasty

Invs.
88263