Lamp with Deified Figure Upheld by Garuda
Unknown
15th century or earlier
Medium
Terracotta with traces of vermilion pigment
Dimensions
33 × 19.6 × 17.4 cm (13 × 7 11/16 × 6 13/16 in.)
Classification
earthenware
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
143634
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...