Photo of collection object Eight Men Ferrying a Statue of the Buddha (from Mogao Cave 323, Dunhuang, Gansu province) — Eight Men Ferrying a Statue of the Buddha (from Mogao Cave 323, Dunhuang, Gansu province), 7th century. Section of a wall painting; polychromy on unfired clay, painting proper (irregular): H. 50.8 x W. 94 cm (20 x 37 in.) framed: H. 73.7 x W. 114.3 x D. 3.5 cm (29 x 45 x 1 3/8 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, First Fogg Expedition to China (1923-1924), unknown.

Eight Men Ferrying a Statue of the Buddha (from Mogao Cave 323, Dunhuang, Gansu province)

7th century

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Section of a wall painting; polychromy on unfired clay
Medium: Section of a wall painting, polychromy on unfired clay
Locations: country: China
Period: Tang Dynasty
Dimensions: painting proper (irregular): H. 50.8 x W. 94 cm (20 x 37 in.) framed: H. 73.7 x W. 114.3 x D. 3.5 cm (29 x 45 x 1 3/8 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, First Fogg Expedition to China (1923-1924)
Rights Statement: unknown
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