Kneeling Winged Monster

鬼神

550–77
Overall: 75 x 63.6 cm (29 1/2 x 25 1/16 in.)
Weight: 400 kg (881.85 lbs.)
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The hunched monster has three-fingered hands, four square teeth in center of its mouth, and two pairs of pointed teeth on either side.

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.
Kneeling Winged Monster

Kneeling Winged Monster

550–77

China, Hebei province, northern Xiangtangshan caves, North cave, Northern Qi dynasty (550-577)

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