Sunday, February 14, 2010
[buddhist pendant wheel eightfold] Group of seated female mu - buddhist pendant wheel eightfold
Tang dynasty (618-906), late 7th century
Earthenware with painted decoration; (1) H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); (2) H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); (3) H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); (4) H. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
The music of Kucha, which had been introduced into China during the Northern Wei period, enjoyed great popularity in the Sui and early Tang dynasties, and was performed on its own or incorporated into large-scale orchestral w
Chen Hongshou (
bracelet argent nepal maille, buddah-ciondoli, beads from tibet handmade, buddhist pendant wheel eightfold
