Figure of a heavenly king

anoniem, 618 - 906

There are Four Heavenly Kings, each of whom watches over one of the cardinal directions of the world. They are muscled, grim-looking figures who protect the Buddhist faith against threats from every direction.

  • Artwork typefigure, sculpture, windstreekhoeder
  • Object numberAK-MAK-80
  • Dimensionsheight 6.8 cm x width 3.6 cm x depth 1.5 cm x height 9.0 cm x width 4.0 cm x depth 2.9 cm