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Leifeng Pagoda: Figurine of Vaisravana

CHINA, Zhejiang, Hangzhou; Five Dynasties (907–960); Gilt bronze; H: 5.2 cm; Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Hangzhou, China
Although simplistic, certain features of this figurine, such as the tall headdress, armor, and nimbus are discernible. He holds a pagoda in his left hand and a trident in his right, and appears to be standing on clouds. These details identify the figure as Vaisravana, the Heavenly King of the North, who is specifically associated with the protection of temples.

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