Henan Museum

Statued stele of Liu Gen

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Time: 2006-05-25 07:59:59

Period: 5th year of Zhengguang's reign of the Northern Wei Dynasty（A.D.254）

Provenance: Unearthed at Luoyang City, Henan Province

Measurements: Length: 144cm, Height: 37.5cm, Thickness: 14cm

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5th year of Zhengguang's reign of the Northern WeiDynasty（A.D.254）
Unearthed at Luoyang City, Henan Province
Length: 144cm
Height: 37.5cm
Thickness: 14cm

The stele is engraved the scene of Sakyamuniexplaining his doctrine, with his disciples sitting on both sideslistening to him. The picture is carved by applying lines inintaglio. The carving is done with excellent and fluentcraftsmanship, reflecting the characteristics of the Northern WeiDynasty's sculpture.