Door Guardian (Dvarapala)
Details
- Palette
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- Medium
- Stucco
- Dimensions
- H. 18 in. (45.7 cm); W. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)
- Department
- Asian Art
- Holding institution
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Image provider
- metropolitan-museum-of-art
- License
- CC0-1.0
- Credit
- Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1991
Art Genome Taxonomy
9 tags
Subject Matter
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Human Figure Both · 99%
The image depicts a single seated human figure, consistent with the catalog's Figure classification.
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Mythology and Religion Metadata · 90%
The museum title identifies the figure as a Dvarapala, or door guardian, an iconographic figure associated with religious architecture and protection.
Visual Qualities
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Rough Visual · 98%
The surface appears granular, uneven, and extensively abraded, with eroded details and losses across the figure and lower section.
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Earth Tones Visual · 98%
The sculpture is dominated by warm tan and brown earthen tones.
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Asymmetrical Visual · 90%
The unequal arm positions, turned head, bent posture, and varied drapery create an asymmetrical visual arrangement.
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Cracked Visual · 96%
Visible cracks and breaks interrupt the lower body, base, torso, and other modeled areas.
Medium and Techniques
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Sculpture Both · 99%
The catalog classifies the work as Sculpture, and the image clearly shows a freestanding three-dimensional modeled figure.
Time Periods
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Ancient Art Metadata · 95%
The museum dates the work to ca. 4th century, within the catalog's Ancient Art period.
Geographic Regions
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Asian Art Metadata · 98%
The stated place of origin is Pakistan, in the ancient region of Gandhara, supporting its classification within Asian art.
Source & rights
Unknown artist. Door Guardian (Dvarapala). The Metropolitan Museum of Art.