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Monster Kneeling
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Title
Monster Kneeling
跪鬼神
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
image
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
Location
Original Location
China
Hebei
North Site, North Cave
Xiangtangshan Caves
Current Location
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Collection
Xiangtangshan Caves
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