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Murtuk: Virudhaka

CHINA, Xinjiang, Turpan; 9th century; Ink and color on linen; 14.5 x 12.5 cm; Museum of Asian Art, Berlin, Germany
This fragment, thought to have been part of a banner, is an illustration of Virudhaka, Heavenly King of the South. He wears a golden crown and ornate armor. The round eyes are open wide and the knitted brows suggest a frown. The right hand holds a sword in front of the chest. Although the picture is damaged, the awe-inspiring, powerful personality of Virudhaka is still apparent.

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