Flying Apsaras Holding a Lotus Bud and an Alms Bowl
534–550
- Medium
- Sandstone; from Tianlongshan Cave 3, near Taiyuan, Shanxi province
- Dimensions
- 90.5 x 79.2 cm (35 5/8 x 31 3/16 in.) 403 lb.
- Genre
- Sculpture
Tags
Chinese
About
Flying divinity facing proper right with trailing scarves. In his right hand he holds a bowl above his head; his left hand holds a lotus bud at waist level. Low sandstone relief from the ceiling of cave 3 (east panel) at Tianlongshan, Shanxi province.