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Monster Kneeling, 3D model
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Title
Monster Kneeling, 3D model
跪鬼神, 3D模型
Creator
unknown
Work Type
figures
sculpture
Date
550-577 C.E.
Period
Northern Qi
Cultural Context
Buddhism
Chinese
Material
limestone
Technique
carving
Measurements
(cm) 75 height, 63.6 width
Capture Date
2008-06-02
File Format
model
Descriptions and Subjects
Work Description
This kneeling monster from the cave-temple complex at Xiangtangshan was originally placed below some wall niches on the perimeter. With its grotesque face and body, it is among the most imaginative sculptures of the period.
Subjects
monsters
Rights and Identifier
Work Acquisition
The Fanny Tewksbury King Collection
Image Rights
Creative Commons CC0 1.0
Image Source
Cleveland Art Museum
Work ID
1957.36
Location
Original Location
China
Hebei
North Site, North Cave
Xiangtangshan Caves
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection
Xiangtangshan Caves
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