Mogao Cave 12: Vaisravana
Mogao Cave 12: Vaisravana
CHINA, Gansu, Dunhuang; Tang dynasty
Located to the right side of the back (west) wall within the antechamber of Cave 12, this illustration dates from the Late Tang period (846–907). Worship of Vaisravana, the Heavenly King of the North, gained widespread popularity in the Dunhuang area from the Late Tang period to the Song dynasty (960–1279).
In the illustration, the Heavenly King wears a crown and his body is fitted with armor decorated with floral patterns. The left hand is raised and holds a pagoda, while the right hand grasps a staff. The figure is seated in half lotus position and glares fiercely with a knitted brow.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves M-Mo, page 842.
Cite this article:
Hsingyun, et al. "Mogao Cave 12: Vaisravana." Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves M-Mo, vol. 7, 2016, pp. 842.
Hsingyun, Youheng, Peter Johnson, Mankuang, Susan Huntington, Gary Edson, and Robert Neather. 2016. "Mogao Cave 12: Vaisravana" In Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves M-Mo, 7:842.
Hsingyun, Youheng, Johnson, P., Mankuang, Huntington, S., Edson, G., & Neather, R.. (2016). Mogao Cave 12: Vaisravana. In Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves M-Mo (Vol. 7, pp. 842).
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