Monster Kneeling, 3D model

Information

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) 86.36 height, 68.58 width, 25.4 depth

Capture Date

2014-09-16

File Format

model

Descriptions and Subjects

Work Description

Figure of a demon, intended to serve as a support for an engaged column. Body with wings, large horns, three fingers, and two toes; with shoulders hunched and arms braced on thighs.

Image Description

Atlantean Figure of a Winged Demon

Subjects

monsters

Rights and Identifier

Work Acquisition

Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

Image Rights

in copyright

Image Source

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Work ID

35-276