Two Tomb-guardians of the Ming period

Artist not known

V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum)

1400 - 1500

2 life-sized figures,Tomb-guardians, of the Ming period, carved out of greyish-white marble. High civil officials, mandarins, in Korean court dress. Robes elaborately decorated in low relief.168 and 163 cms in height.

• Medium: stone
• Dimensions: 168 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £200 ( Total: £200)
• ArtFunded in: 1912
• Vendor: Per VAM

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