Period:Tang dynasty Production date:8thC
Materials:wood, 木 (Chinese),
Technique:carved, 雕刻 (Chinese),
Subjects:lokapala 天王 (Chinese)
Dimensions:Height: 25.70 centimetres Width: 10.20 centimetres
Description:
Wooden figurine of a lokapala (guardian king). Both feet and underarms are missing, the right shoulder as well as the right side of the head are charred away. The face with a broad nose and bulging eyes has a very determined expression. The figure is wearing a knee-length robe as well as a cloak on the back. The wide sleeves end in knots. Few traces of black paint remain, the surface is generally very worn.
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![图片[1]-figurine; 小雕像(Chinese) BM-MAS.1091-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Tang dynasty/43/mid_01137335_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-figurine; 小雕像(Chinese) BM-MAS.1091-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Tang dynasty/43/mid_01137338_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-figurine; 小雕像(Chinese) BM-MAS.1091-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Tang dynasty/43/mid_00008468_002.jpg)
Comments:
Materials:wood, 木 (Chinese),
Technique:carved, 雕刻 (Chinese),
Subjects:lokapala 天王 (Chinese)
Dimensions:Height: 25.70 centimetres Width: 10.20 centimetres
Description:
Wooden figurine of a lokapala (guardian king). Both feet and underarms are missing, the right shoulder as well as the right side of the head are charred away. The face with a broad nose and bulging eyes has a very determined expression. The figure is wearing a knee-length robe as well as a cloak on the back. The wide sleeves end in knots. Few traces of black paint remain, the surface is generally very worn.
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