Door Guardian at the Guimet museum, Paris

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Dvarapala stands at doors and gates, a fierce warrior or asura giant, typically armed with a powerful weapon. The most common one is the gadha mace, a mighty club. These statues are found throughout Hindu and Buddhist cultures, as well as in areas influenced by them, like Java. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit project launched by MyMiniFactory. It's a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from all over the world for everyone to access for free. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, where people can contribute interesting items by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can help.