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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Temple Guardian
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Temple Guardian

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Datelate 18th to early 19th century
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 59 3/4 x 22 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. (151.8 x 58.1 x 17.1 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of George Campbell
Terms
    Object number98.0014.04
    DescriptionThese figures are wood copies of ancient guardians that, in their original stone form, would have flanked the entrance to Sri Lankan Buddhist shrines. They appear to be inspired by the pre-eleventh century Anuradhapura style.
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    late 18th to early 19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    late 19th to early 20th century (printed 1992)
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    early 6th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    18th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Antonio Argenti
    ca. 1895
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    16th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 525-500 BCE