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Monster Kneeling, 3D model
- Title Translation: č·Ŗ鬼ē„ , 3DęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Xiangtangshan Caves
- Work Description: Figure of a demon, intended to serve as a support for an engaged column. Body with wings, large horns, three fingers, and two toes; with shoulders hunched and arms braced on thighs.
Guardian Head, 3D model
- Title Translation: 天ēćę¤ę³å士夓 , 3DęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Xiangtangshan Caves
Disciple Hands, 3D model
- Title Translation: å¼åę , 3DęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Xiangtangshan Caves
- Work Description: Old pictures have shown that this fragmented piece originally belonged to the left acolyte disciple of a grouping featuring ÅÄkyamuni Buddha flanked by two Bodhisattvas and two disciples in the large niche at the front of the central pillar. This discipleās lean and rather aged face suggests that he is MahÄkÄÅyapa, one of the ten principal disciples of ÅÄkyamuni. He was deemed the foremost in ascetic dhÅ«ta practice. Before the Buddha passed away, he entrusted MahÄkÄÅyapa with the task of imparting the Buddhist Dharma. After the Buddha entered parinirvÄį¹a, MahÄkÄÅyapa became the head of the monastic community and convened the First Council at RÄjagį¹ha for compiling Buddhist canon. Thereafter, he continued to lead the monastic community for more than two decades. Although fragmented, this work is amazingly realistic. The left hand with palm up is holding a reliquary, while the fingers of the right hand are pressing against the lid. Both hands are soft and fleshy, as if boneless. The fingers are nimble, and the curvature of each finger differs. It is worth noting that the carver did not illustrate the knuckles, but rather, greatly emphasising the softness and texture of the hands. The fingernails are also finely represented. The hands look fleshy but not chubby; the gesture natural and lively. Overall, the carverās superb artistry is well demonstrated.
Stela, 3D model
- Title Translation: ē³ē¢ , 3DęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Xiangtangshan Caves
- Work Description: Tall thin stela slightly rounded at the top in a dark limestone which has been weathered a golden brown. Both the obverse and reverse are in three registers with niches containing Buddhas and bodhisattvas. The inscription on the obverse gives the date as, "6th year of the Wuping period of the [Northern] Qi Dynasty, fourth moon, eighth day", which corresponds to May 3, 575 CE. The obverse shows Tushita Heaven at the top with Maitreya flanked by monks and bodhisattvas, and Sakyamuni and Prabuhtaratna Buddha in a small stupa above. The scene in the middle depicts a Buddha and a crowned bodhisattva with monks and bodhisattvas on either side. Between them stands a Buddha. Below this is a crowned bodhisattva underneath two trees flanked by monks, bodhisattvas, and pratyekabuddhas. The reverse side depicts Sukhavati, Amitabha Buddha's paradise, at the top, with reborn souls appearing in the foliage above the Buddha. In the center, Vimalakirti, a Buddhist layman, holds a fan as he debates with Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom amid a group of seated monks. Below this is a scene from the Lotus Sutra showing Prabhutaratna and Sakyamuni Buddhas preaching together side by side. The sides of the stela show eight Buddhas, a standing Maitreya (with crown) and standing Sakyamuni Buddha with six Buddhas of the Past beneath them (three on each side). This stela probably came from the Xiangtangshan caves in Hebei province.
Bodhisattva Head, 3D model
- Title Translation: č©čØ夓 , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Tang, 618-907 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The head is from the seated bodhisattva formerly in Cave 17 on the east wall, north side. The body is now in the Nelson Atkins Museums of Art.
Buddha Head, 3D model
- Title Translation: ä½å¤“ , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: unknown
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The head has unusual features and does not appear to have been cut from a cave wall and therefore its attribution to Tianlongshan is questionable.
Flying Divinity, 3D model
- Title Translation: é£å¤© , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Eastern Wei, 534-550 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The heavenly divinity carved in relief is holding a bowl in the gesture of offering.
Flying Divinity, 3D model
- Title Translation: é£å¤© , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The heavenly musician from the ceiling of Cave 16 plays a pipa or lute-like instrument.
Flying Divinity, 3D model
- Title Translation: é£å¤© , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: unknown
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The flying divinity carving is not known to be from any existing cave at Tianlongshan.
Flying Divinity, 3D model
- Title Translation: é£å¤© , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: unknown
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The flying divinity is attributed to Tianlongshan, but it is not known to be from any existing cave at the site.
Buddha Head, 3D model
- Title Translation: ä½å¤“ , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: unknown
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: Because the Buddha head appears to be carved of limestone with the upper portion restored, it cannot be identified with any of the Tianlongshan caves.
Bodhisattva Head, 3D model
- Title Translation: č©čØ夓 , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Tang, 618-907 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The head is from the seated bodhisattva on the east wall of Cave 17 at the proper left side of the Maitreya Buddha.
Guardian Standing, 3D model
- Title Translation: 天ēćę¤ę³å士ē«å , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Tang, 618-907 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The muscular body and fierce expression of this door guardian from Cave 17 create a vivid impression of strength.
Buddha Head, 3D model
- Title Translation: ä½å¤“ , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The large head is from the niche on the west wall of Cave 1.
Buddha Seated, 3D model
- Title Translation: åä½ , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Tang, 618-907 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The Buddha sits in meditation with his right hand extended downward in the gesture of bhumispara (earth touching).
Bodhisattva Head, 3D model
- Title Translation: č©čØ夓 , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Tang, 618-907 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The head is from the seated bodhisattva on the north wall, west side, Cave 18, as recorded in historical photographs. The topknot and nose are restored.
Bodhisattva Head, 3D model
- Title Translation: č©čØ夓 , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Sui, 581-618 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The head is from one of the standing bodhisattvas on the west wall of Cave 8.
Bodhisattva Head, 3D model
- Title Translation: č©čØ夓 , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The bodhisattva head wearing elaborate crown is possibly from Cave 16.
Cave 10
- Title Translation: ē¬¬åēŖ , 3DęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: Cave 10 is a Northern Qi cave that is just west of the colossal sculptures and wooden structure of Cave 9. It is accessible through an opening in the east wall adjacent to Cave 9. The entrance porch is now high above path in front of the cave. Still partially preserved on the west side, it has one large pillar remaining on the west side. The entrance porch has two guardian figures standing outside, one of which mostly remains. Like the other caves of the Northern Qi period at Tianlongshan, this is one of the larger caves, its interior a square chamber more than three meters on each side with figures carved on four walls. There are recessed niches on the back and side walls that contain most of the principle sculptural images. Smaller figures of musicians and lions appear along the front of the low altar.
Flying Divinity, 3D model
- Title Translation: é£å¤© , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Eastern Wei, 534-550 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: The flying divinity or apsaras holds an alms bowl over its head.
Buddha Hand, 3D model
- Title Translation: ä½ę , 3DęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Xiangtangshan Caves
Bodhisattva Standing, 3D model
- Title Translation: ē«č©čØ , 3D ęØ”å
- Period: Tang, 618-907 C.E.
- Project: Tianlongshan Caves
- Work Description: This standing bodhisattva is unusually well-preserved and can be identified with a figure on the north wall in historic photographs of Cave 18.
Disciple Ananda Head, 3D model
- Title Translation: å¼åéæé¾å¤“ , 3DęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Xiangtangshan Caves
Western Paradise, 3D model
- Title Translation: č„æę¹ęä¹äøē , 3DęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Xiangtangshan Caves
- Work Description: High relief carving of Western Paradise. Amitabha presides over a lotus pond that contains flowers opening to reveal newborn souls. Numerous deities and celestial attendants fill in the tableau.
Guardian King, 3D model
- Title Translation: 天ēćę¤ę³å士 , 3DęØ”å
- Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
- Project: Xiangtangshan Caves