Accession Number
2017/2.133

Title
Door Guardian

Artist(s)
Indian

Artist Nationality
Indian (South Asian)

Object Creation Date
18th century

Medium & Support
wood

Dimensions
29 in x 6 in x 6 in (73.66 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink

Physical Description
Carved wooden architectural fragment consisting of a standing figure, smiling and wearing a large headdress and large earrings. It holds a rope or staff in both hands. A square hollow is drilled or carved into each shoulder. 

Primary Object Classification
Decorative Arts

Primary Object Type
architectural element

Additional Object Classification(s)
Wood and Woodcarving

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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