Bazhong Rock Carvings Northern Niche 7: Apsaras
Bazhong Rock Carvings Northern Niche 7: Apsaras
CHINA, Sichuan, Bazhong; Tang dynasty
These apsaras are carved at the top of Northern Niche 7. The figures are depicted as if flying and are divided into two groups facing one another. They are adorned with necklaces, jewels in their hair, and other ornaments. Their long skirts are fastened with broad belts, while their upper bodies are bare. Each apsara is surrounded by auspicious clouds and is either holding a tray, spreading flowers, or dancing with stoles.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves A-E, page 112.
Cite this article:
Hsingyun, et al. "Bazhong Rock Carvings Northern Niche 7: Apsaras." Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves A-E, vol. 5, 2016, pp. 112.
Hsingyun, Youheng, Peter Johnson, Mankuang, Susan Huntington, Gary Edson, and Robert Neather. 2016. "Bazhong Rock Carvings Northern Niche 7: Apsaras" In Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves A-E, 5:112.
Hsingyun, Youheng, Johnson, P., Mankuang, Huntington, S., Edson, G., & Neather, R.. (2016). Bazhong Rock Carvings Northern Niche 7: Apsaras. In Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves A-E (Vol. 5, pp. 112).
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