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Dameomsa Temple: Asura

SOUTH KOREA, North Gyeongsang, Gyeongju; Unified Silla dynasty (668–935); Stone; H: 94 cm
The sculpture was discovered from the ruins of Dameomsa Temple. It depicts a three-headed and eight-armed asura. While the face to the front is gentle, those to either side are wrathful. The sun and moon are carried on the raised pair of hands while the other hands hold symbols of indestructible infinite wisdom. Asura images are normally portrayed on stone stupas in bas-relief and seldom appear as solitary figures.

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