Guardian General

Artist

Mongolian (Mongolian)

Date

19th century

Medium

Gilt Bronze

Dimensions

Work : 15 3/4 x 10 x 5 1/2 in. (40.01 x 25.4 x 13.97 cm)

Credit Line

Hope College Collection, Gift of David Kamansky and Gerald Wheaton

Object Number

2021.21.17

Label

This sculpture was made from a sheet of bronze that was hammered from behind to produce a raised image of the deity. The figure may originally have belonged to a set of sculptures depicting the guardians of the four or eight directions. Because the figure is missing the attributes that he once held in his hands, his exact identity is difficult to determine.