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Shizhongshan Grottoes Niche 9
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Shizhongshan Grottoes Niche 9
CHINA, Yunnan, Dali
Located at the Lion’s Pass, Niche 9 was carved during the late Dali Kingdom (937-1253) The niche is 1.2 m wide, 0.6 m high, and 0.2 m deep, and contains seven images. The central figure is King Xinuluo (reigned 649-674), accompanied by the queen. Both the king and queen sit in full lotus position on thrones. They wear long, large-sleeved robes. Between them is a seated prince with his right arm raised; something may have been in his hand, but it has since been lost. A princess can be found to the left of the king at shoulder height, and a prince sits to the right of the queen. A male and a female attendant stand on the left and right sides of the throne, respectively. The female attendant holds a feathered fan in her left hand, while the male holds a writing brush.
A rectangular offering table is depicted in front of the throne. Three bowls rest on the table. A tablet with four inscription lines reading King Xinuluo |
