Polychrome arhat figures dated from the Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE) at the Lingyan Temple, Changqing, Shandong, China

Polychrome arhat figures dated from the Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE) at the Lingyan Temple, Changqing, Shandong, China

Abstract Scientific analysis revealed the materials and techniques used in the process of making polychrome sculptures providing a solid foundation for the protection and restoration of the painted statues. In addition, the analyses revealed changes in colour schemes applied to the sculptures can pr...

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Main Authors: Yongdong Tong, Youzhen Cai, Xuening Wang, Zhimin Li, Austin Nevin, Qinglin Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-09-01
Series:Heritage Science
Subjects:
Lingyan Temple
Arhat statues
Paint layers
Scientific analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-021-00592-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-021-00592-3

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