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Mogao Cave 322: Heavenly King
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Mogao Cave 322: Heavenly King
CHINA, Gansu, Dunhuang; Tang dynasty (618–907); Clay; H: 1.49 m
This statue is located on the right within the back (west) wall niche. The Heavenly King faces slightly outwards. He has a long face with thick eyebrows, large eyes, a straight nose, and full lips. The warm smile and long mustache give the figure a sense of youthful vitality. The body is long and slender, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. The Heavenly King is clad in a helmet, body armor, and a stole wrapped loosely around the arms. He wears tall boots and stands on a demon. The slender figure is characteristic of the transitional period between the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) dynasties. |
