By aprox. 900, the Tang dynasty was near total colapse. In 916 the northern parts of China were taken by a nomadic people, who had established the Qidan (Khitan) state historically known as the Liao dynasty. The sensuos styles prevalent during the height of the Tang dynasty served as one model for sculptures created during the Liao dynasty. This image of Mahasthamaprapta is an example. Mahasthamaprapta means "arrival of the great strength" and represents the power of wisdom.

(Credit; Wikipedia, The Asian Art Museum)

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Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)