Sculpture (dry lacquer with traces of gilt and polychrome pigment and gilding) of Buddha in his aspect as Amitabha/Amituofo. Unknown Chinese artist, early 7th century (Tang Dynasty). Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Lion of Chaeronea
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A blog dedicated to classical antiquity, poetry, and the visual arts. All translations of Greek and Latin are my own unless otherwise noted.