Rite of Passage #1One of a pair of painted tomb guardians, ca. mid–8th century\n\nPermuted by [@conniebakshi](https://twitter.com/conniebakshi)QmSPyyuRBfKqcsd9dqpdSts6CJeCNE8G16fLgcEpbSbpP1Tang dynasty, 618–907ceramic tomb guardian, one of a pairEarthenware with silver, gold, and painted decorationSilver, gold, multiPrinceton University Art Museumh. 60.7 cm., w. 30.5 cm., d. 17.2 cm. (23 7/8 x 12 x 6 3/4 in.) base (.1 b): h. 7.4 cm., w. 29.2 cm., d. 22.8 cm. (2 15/16 x 11 1/2 x 9 in.)