

Flying Celestial Figure
The sculpture depicts a flying celestial figure. The figure is carved from stone and is primarily white with some orange and gray accents. The figure is lying on their back with their head positioned to the right. Their arms are bent at the elbow and raised. Their stomach and ribcage are visible. There are two curved gray wings on their back. An orange sash or cloth wraps around their body, crossing over their chest and stomach. The background of the image is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 6th–7th century
- Medium
- Stucco with color
- Culture
- China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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