Guardian Head

Information

Title

Guardian Head

天王、护法力士头

Creator

unknown

Work Type

figures

reliefs

Date

618-907 C.E.

Period

Tang

Cultural Context

Chinese

Buddhism

Material

sandstone

Technique

carving

Measurements

(cm) 32 height, 18.3 width, 18.6 depth

Capture Date

2015-06-11 00:00:00

File Format

image

Descriptions and Subjects

Work Description

The fierce expression of this head from the entrance to Cave 17 identifies it as a protector of Buddhism.

此头出自17号窟的若干天王之一，其凶狠的表情体现了它作为佛教的护法之一。

Image Description

overall view, front, right, left, and back

全景，正面, 右侧, 左侧和背面

Subjects

guardian deities

Rights and Identifier

Image Rights

This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Image Source

Harvard Art Museums

Image ID

HAR-1943-53-41