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An earthenware sculpture of a man standing upright. He is wearing shoulder armor, a helmet, and holding a long, oval shield at his side.

Standing, Armor-Clad Guardian Warrior Wearing Pointed Boots and Helmet with Protective Neck and Ear Flaps, His Left Hand Holding a Shield Embellished with an Animal Mask, His Right Hand Positioned to Hold a Lance or Spear

Chinese

Molded, medium gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground

Eastern Wei (534-550) to Northern Qi (550-577)

Sculpture