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Dvarapala (temple guardian, one of a pair)
South India, 15th century
Wood
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Figiel, 1980/2.290


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Marina Sarafian Ann Arbor, MI

I love Dvarapala, temple guardian. Even tough the guardian appears to be smiling, he is not to be taken lightly. By the way he is holding on to his sword, you know you can not mess with him. Just like in real life, you should not judge people by their appearance.