Period:Unknown Production date:8thC
Materials:fired clay
Technique:mould-made, slipped,
Dimensions:Height: 15.60 centimetres Width: 10.20 centimetres
Description:
Figure of a Gandharva made of clay and painted. Gandharvas are male nature spirits said to have superb musical skills. The one shown here seems to be floating in the air with both arms extended to the side, holding a shawl. The hair of the gandharva is in a bun, its upper body is bare and it wears a necklace, earrings and two bands around its upper arms. Traces of red pigments remain, most of the features are not clearly discernible as they are very worn.
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![图片[1]-figure BM-1907-1111.75-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01084041_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-figure BM-1907-1111.75-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01084042_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-figure BM-1907-1111.75-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01084043_001.jpg)
Comments:The Department of Asia would like to thank Xanthe Carmichael for her help with updating the information on the site of Dandan-Uiliq.
Materials:fired clay
Technique:mould-made, slipped,
Dimensions:Height: 15.60 centimetres Width: 10.20 centimetres
Description:
Figure of a Gandharva made of clay and painted. Gandharvas are male nature spirits said to have superb musical skills. The one shown here seems to be floating in the air with both arms extended to the side, holding a shawl. The hair of the gandharva is in a bun, its upper body is bare and it wears a necklace, earrings and two bands around its upper arms. Traces of red pigments remain, most of the features are not clearly discernible as they are very worn.
IMG
Comments:The Department of Asia would like to thank Xanthe Carmichael for her help with updating the information on the site of Dandan-Uiliq.
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