唐 石雕迦葉頭像|Head of a Luohan

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8th–9th century · Limestone · Asian Art

This monumental sculpture likely represents the elderly monk Kashyapa, a direct disciple of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and one of the original luohans. It was probably once part of a triad along with Shakyamuni and Ananda, another luohan disciple.

Artist

Unknown

Date

8th–9th century

Medium

Limestone

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1960