CENTER FOR THE ART OF EAST ASIA
DIGITAL COLLECTIONS
List Gallery

Showing  1 - 1 of 1 Records

Relevance Title (A-Z) Title (Z-A) Date (Ascending) Date (Descending)
25 50 100
Showing  1 - 1 of 1 Records
  Map Filter   Date Filter
Active filters
Subjects: paradise   Remove all  

1 limestone

1 Buddhas

1 image
Western Paradise
  • Title Translation: 西方极乐世界
  • Period: Northern Qi, 550-577 C.E.
  • Project: Xiangtangshan Caves
  • Work Description: High relief carving of Western Paradise. Amitabha presides over a lotus pond that contains flowers opening to reveal newborn souls. Numerous deities and celestial attendants fill in the tableau.