Caption

Weituo — protector of Buddhist learning and monasteries., Figurine, sculpture, 15th/16th century, China. Materials/technique: sculpture. Height 32.0 cm, width 15.8 cm, depth 10.5 cm. Subject/iconography: Weituo a bodhisattva and guardian deity in Chinese Buddhism depicted as a general wearing a high helmet and full chain mail armor, belt adorned with a monster's head, usually shown with a sword; traditionally said to have fought demons that tried to steal Buddha's relics. Categories: Chinese art; Chinese Buddhism; guardian deities; generals; figurines., A dark brown carved figure stands on a low pedestal, wearing detailed armor and layered garments with elaborate patterns and textured surfaces. The figure holds a long cylindrical object in one hand while the other hand is raised near the face, and flowing ribbon-like elements wrap around the torso and extend beside the legs. The face shows prominent facial features and a headdress with ornamental details. The pedestal is also dark brown with curved legs and a slightly worn appearance. The background is a smooth gradient of gray. Colors visible include dark brown and shades of gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_231

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Rights managed

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73.6Mb (1.1Mb) / 14.3in x 20.0in / 4286 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Weituo protector Buddhist learning monasteries Figurine sculpture 15th 16th century China Materials technique Height 32.0 cm width 15.8 cm depth 10.5 cm Subject iconography bodhisattva guardian deity Chinese Buddhism depicted general wearing high helmet full chain mail armor belt adorned monster's head usually shown sword traditionally said fought demons tried steal Buddha's relics Categories Chinese art Chinese Buddhism guardian deities generals figurines dark brown carved figure stands low pedestal wearing detailed armor layered garments elaborate patterns textured surfaces figure holds long cylindrical object hand raised near face flowing ribbon- elements wrap torso extend beside legs prominent facial features headdress ornamental details pedestal also dark brown curved legs slightly worn appearance background smooth gradient gray Colors visible include shades gray.