Thursday, July 31, 2025

Arhats, Qiongzhu Temple, Kunming, Yunnan

Qiongzhu Temple in Kunming, Yunnan, is famous for its late-Qing Dynasty set of 500 Arhats. Li Guangxiu, a folk clay artist from Sichuan, took students to Kunming where they created the sculptures over a seven-year (1883–1890). About one meter tall, each has a unique facial expressions and gestures.

Posted to Posted to Reddit and Bluesky, July 31, 2025

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