When was "Guardian, probably a Lokapala (Tian wang)" created?

This artwork was created early 17th century.

What medium is "Guardian, probably a Lokapala (Tian wang)"?

Guardian, probably a Lokapala (Tian wang) is Gilt brass; lost-wax cast.

Yes, Guardian, probably a Lokapala (Tian wang) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

early 17th century

Medium

Gilt brass; lost-wax cast

Dimensions

H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture & Period

China · Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2002

Accession Number

2002.254

Rights

Public Domain