Pair of Lokapalas; China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

Pair of Lokapalas; China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Polychrome wood. Measurements: 87 x 35 x 26 cm. Ask Alfonso why there are a thousand studs This imposing pair of Lokapalas, or guardians of the directions, belongs to the tradition of protective figures in Asian Buddhist iconography. Their role is to guard sacred spaces and protect against hostile forces, which is why they were traditionally placed in pairs on either side of the entrances to temples, shrines, and, in certain contexts,

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Asian art

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87 × 35 × 26 cm