Feline-headed Guardian Beast (Zhenmushou): Famous Sculpture

Q: Where can I see Feline-headed Guardian Beast (Zhenmushou)?

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to Tang dynasty (618–907), 1st half of 8th century. It's made from earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and traces of pigments.

This Asian sculpture, dating to Tang dynasty (618–907), 1st half of 8th century. Made from earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and traces of pigments, it measures H.: 100.7 cm (39 5/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to Tang dynasty (618–907), 1st half of 8th century. It's made from earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and traces of pigments.

Made from earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and traces of pigments, it measures H.: 100.7 cm (39 5/8 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Feline-headed Guardian Beast (Zhenmushou)

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