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Harmony of the East — World Heritage: Dazu Rock Carvings
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Head of Vairocana Buddha
1174–1252 CE
Size:
Height 40 cm, Width 22 cm, Depth 23 cm
Material:
Photosensitive resin replica
The original sculpture is located in the Baodingshan Grottoes, Dazu, and was carved during the Southern Song Dynasty, between the Chunxi and Chunyou eras (1174–1252 CE). The Buddha wears a floral crown, with eyes gently cast downward. The facial features are exquisitely rendered, conveying a serene and peaceful expression. This piece represents a masterpiece of Southern Song Dynasty sculpture within the Dazu Rock Carvings.
原像位于大足宝顶山石窟，刻于南宋淳熙至淳祐年间（1174—1252 年）。 佛像头戴花冠，双眼下视，面部细腻，神态平和，是大足石刻南宋造像的精品。