Kalavinka - The Wondrous-Voiced Bird 伽陵频伽（妙音鸟）

Artist

Yu Ding

Description

The Kalaviṅka is a celestial bird of Buddhist paradise, famed for its wondrous voice. Depicted with a human head and bird's body, it appears in the Western Pure Land of Amitābha Buddha, where its songs proclaim the Dharma and inspire beings toward enlightenment. This image is adapted from the Western Pure Land Transformation mural in Yulin Cave 25 of Sui Dynasty, one of the masterpieces of Dunhuang Buddhist art.

Year

2026

Size

25.7 × 25.7 × 3.3 cm

Category

Craft & Design

Medium

Mineral pigments and ink on Clay ground made of earth originated from Dunhuang. Mounted on board and framed with natural wood. Size includes frame.

Price

$370