When was "Tomb Guardian (Zhenmushou)" created?

This artwork was created mid-to-late 6th century.

What medium is "Tomb Guardian (Zhenmushou)"?

Tomb Guardian (Zhenmushou) is Earthenware with pigment.

Yes, Tomb Guardian (Zhenmushou) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

mid-to-late 6th century

Medium

Earthenware with pigment

Dimensions

H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); D. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)

Classification

Tomb Pottery

Culture & Period

China · Northern Wei (386–534)–Northern Qi (550–577) dynasty

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Ann Eden Woodward Foundation Gift, 1979

Accession Number

1979.438