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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.

National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh

Title

Chinese Temple Guardian Representing the King of the South

Date

1736–1795

Medium

wood, gesso & laquer

Measurements

H 71 x W 33 x D 27.5 cm

Accession number

A.1923.766

Acquisition method

purchased

Work type

Sculpture

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