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The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding a mule
The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding a mule

The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding a mule

Place of OriginChina
Date1700-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsGilded bronze
DimensionsH. 6 in x W. 5 in x D. 4 in, H. 15.2 cm x W. 12.7 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B152
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On view
LocationGallery 12
More Information
One of the five Dam Chen brothers from Mongolia who took an oath to protect Buddhism, this brother brandishes a hammer.
Subject
  • guardian
  • mule
  • Buddhism
  • hammer
  • helmet