Temple Guardian (Rakshasa): Famous Sculpture

Completed in 1301 by Siamese, Asian sculpture, dating to Sukhothai period, 14th–15th century or later. Made from terracotta with a cream-colored glaze, it measures 37.3 × 29.7 × 17.7 cm (14 3/4 × 11 3/4 × 7 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 Sukhothai period, 14th–15th century or later. It's made from terracotta with a cream-colored glaze.

Siamese made from terracotta with a cream-colored glaze, it measures 37.3 × 29.7 × 17.7 cm (14 3/4 × 11 3/4 × 7 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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