What medium is "Guardian Protector of the East (Dongfang chiguo tianwang)"?

Guardian Protector of the East (Dongfang chiguo tianwang) is Partially gilt arsenical bronze; lost-wax cast.

Is "Guardian Protector of the East (Dongfang chiguo tianwang)" in the public domain?

Yes, Guardian Protector of the East (Dongfang chiguo tianwang) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

This artwork was created 11th–12th century.

Unknown Artist

11th–12th century

Medium

Partially gilt arsenical bronze; lost-wax cast

Dimensions

H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); W. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture & Period

China · Dali kingdom (938–1253)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Bequest of Dorothy Graham Bennett, 2001

Accession Number

2001.77