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The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding a horse
The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding a horse

The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding a horse

Place of OriginChina
Date1700-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsGilded bronze
DimensionsH. 5 5/8 in x W. 5 in x D. 4 in, H. 14.3 cm x W. 12.7 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62B176
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On view
LocationGallery 12
More Information
The five Dam Chen brothers from Mongolia took an oath to protect Buddhism. They wear broad-brimmed hats and sit sideways on their mounts.
Subject
  • horse
  • guardian
  • Buddhism
  • thunderbolt