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| Mogao Cave 194: Heavenly King |
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Mogao Cave 194: Heavenly King
CHINA, Gansu, Dunhuang; Tang dynasty (618–907); Clay |
| ferocious eyes. Standing in an aggressive stance, he wears a plain helmet and armor decorated with floral motifs. The shoulder guards are in the form of the heads of lions. The king stands with feet apart, his flared sleeves and the folds of his clothing suggesting movement. The left hand of the statue is damaged, while the right is clenched into a fist. This Heavenly King’s fierce appearance contrasts interestingly with the cheerful-looking Heavenly King on the left side of the niche. |
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