

Buddhist Guardian King
Buddhist Guardian King: A large, painted figure of a man with a stern expression wearing ornate armor and a headdress. He has light skin and appears to be middle-aged. The figure is facing to the left and looking forward. He has a large head, a round face, thick neck, and small eyes. The man is wearing a green and gold helmet with a large crest on top. He has a large, green and gold breastplate with a round, ornate design on the center. The figure's shoulders and upper arms are covered in gold armor. He has a bow and quiver of arrows on his back. The background of the painting is a dark blue-gray color with a gold, flame-like design around the top.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; silk applique and embroidery on plain-weave silk
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 421 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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