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Photography by Bruce M. White Photography. The Rubin Museum of Art. 2011.
Vaishravana, Guardian King of the North
Photography by Bruce M. White Photography. The Rubin Museum of Art. 2011.
Photography by Bruce M. White Photography. The Rubin Museum of Art. 2011.

Vaishravana, Guardian King of the North

OriginChina
Date16th century
Dimensions21 3/4 × 23 3/4 × 13 3/8 in.
MediumWood with lacquer and gold pigment
Classification(s)
Credit LineRubin Museum of Art, Gift from a Trustee in honor of Shelley and Donald Rubin, founders of the Rubin Museum of Art
Object numberC2010.17
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Date uncertain
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