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The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding a goat
The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding a goat

The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding a goat

Place of OriginChina
Date1700-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsGilded bronze
DimensionsH. 6 1/2 in x W. 5 in x D. 4 in, H. 16.5 cm x W. 12.7 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B150
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On view
LocationGallery 12
More Information
As one of the five brothers from Mongolia who took an oath to protect Buddhism, Garba Nagpo carries the vajra (thunderbolt), hammer (which in this image is missing), and tiger-skin bellows.
Subject
  • goat
  • guardian
  • thunderbolt