Guardian Standing

Information

Title

Guardian Standing

天王、护法力士立像

Creator

unknown

Work Type

figures

reliefs

Date

618-907 C.E.

Period

Tang

Cultural Context

Chinese

Buddhism

Material

sandstone

Technique

carving

Measurements

(cm) 130.8 height, 50.8 width, 19 depth

Capture Date

2014-09-16 00:00:00

File Format

image

Descriptions and Subjects

Work Description

The muscular body and fierce expression of this door guardian from Cave 17 create a vivid impression of strength.

该金刚力士像的原位是第17窟门外，其健硕身体与凶朗表情体现它的佛教护法力量。

Image Description

overall view, front, right, and 3/4 front to right

全景，正面, 右侧和正右侧3/4面

Subjects

guardian deities

Rights and Identifier

Work Acquisition

Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

Image Rights

This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Image Source

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Image ID

NEL-32-141-2