Shakyamuni with luohan, heavenly king, and boys
Young boys are a common auspicious motif in Chinese painting and decorative arts. Here, a group of four boys playfully deliver offerings to Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, who is attended by a luohan and a heavenly king, a martial figure who guards one of the cardinal directions.
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