PLATE LVII. 



Guardian of the Grave (see p. 297). 



This figure affords a good example for the study of sheet armor. Plastron and 

 dossiere are conspicuously represented, each consisting of two halves joined in the 

 middle, and are connected by leather straps running over the shoulders. He holds a 

 weapon in his right hand. 



Well-modelled clay figure from Ho-nan, with traces of red pigment. T'ang pe- 

 riod (618-906). 



Height, 61.9 cm. Cat. No. 11 8008. 



