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Western Paradise, 3D model
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Title
Western Paradise, 3D model
西方极乐世界, 3D模型
Creator
unknown
Work Type
figures
reliefs
Date
550-577 C.E.
Period
Northern Qi
Cultural Context
Buddhism
Chinese
Material
limestone
Technique
carving
Measurements
(cm) 159.3 height, 334.5 width
Capture Date
2005-09-20
File Format
model
Descriptions and Subjects
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.
Subjects
Buddhas
paradise
Rights and Identifier
Work Acquisition
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Image Rights
Creative Commons CC0 1.0
Image Source
Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
Work ID
F1921.2
Location
Original Location
China
Hebei
South Site, Cave 2
Xiangtangshan Caves
Current Location
National Museum of Asian Art
Collection
Xiangtangshan Caves
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