The Golden-Winged Bird Battles the Venomous Dragon

Artist

Yu Ding

Description

Based on the mural in Cave 9, Mogao Caves, Dunhuang — Late Tang Dynasty (c.9th Century AD). The mural depicts a combat between the Buddhist guardian deity "the Golden-Winged Bird (Garuda)" and a "venomous dragon (Nāga)". The non-Buddhist ascetic "Raudrakṣa" transforms himself into a venomous dragon to challenge the Buddha’s disciple "Śāriputra" in a contest of supernatural powers. Śāriputra, in turn, transforms into a great "Golden-Winged Bird", gouges out the dragon’s eyes, and rends its body.

Year

2026

Size

26.5 × 19.5 × 3.5 cm

Category

Craft & Design

Medium

Chinese Ink and Mineral Pigments on Clay; Framed with natural wood.

Price

$512