Figure

Description

Figure of a temple guardian of lacquered wood and gesso, clad in a suit of armour about to draw his sword, representing the King of the South, one of the Guardians of the Four Directions: China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign, 1736 - 1795

Museum reference

A.1923.766

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

1736 - 1795

Style / Culture

Qianlong reign, Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Lacquer

Physical description

Carved wood covered with elaborate gesso decoration lacquered in colours

Associations

Depicted: King of the South