Art for Families: Tomb Guardians
Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Pair of tomb guardians (zhenmushou 鎮墓獸), ca. mid–8th century CE. Princeton University Art Museum. Museum purchase, Fowler McCormick, Class of 1921, Fund. Photo: Bruce M. White
Saturdays are for young makers in the Creativity Labs! Stop by and make a work of art inspired by Chinese tomb guardians.
Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to explore a work of art, play with different materials, and exercise your imagination. Come for fifteen minutes or two hours—whatever your schedule allows. All ages are welcome; no tickets or reservations required.
Chinese tomb guardians provided protection for the deceased. Some have features of different animals, like claws, horns, and fur. Some were painted with fine details and patterns. Explore these figures in the new Huo Pavilion of Asian Art and make your own tomb guardian. We provide the materials, you bring the creativity!
