painted earthenware
Pot
Horse Tomb Figure
Pot
Tomb Figure
Jar
Head of Horse
Lokapala
In Buddhism, Lokapala are the Four Heavenly Kings who guard the four directions. They originated in India as benign earth spirits. However, as Buddhism made its way across the Silk Road they evolved into fierce warriors dressed in elaborate armor. They were a favorite subject matter for paintings and sculpture in the numerous Buddhist cave […]