Carvings in Dongyu Village

Carvings in Dongyu Village

The carvings in Dongyu Village are a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shanxi Province.

Carvings in Dongyu Village

Carvings in Dongyu Village (First Batch of Provincial-level Protected Heritage)

Era: Northern Qi Dynasty

Location: A earthen mound east of Dongyu Village, 90 kilometers east of Qinshui County

Originally part of the sculptures within Zhangba Temple, all wooden structures have now been destroyed, leaving only one stone Buddha carving. The carving stands 4 meters tall atop a lotus pedestal, with its right arm hanging down (now broken), wearing a monk’s robe with folded ribbon-like patterns, and the lotus base is inscribed with the characters “Third Year of Tian’tong, Northern Qi Dynasty.” The figure is grand and dignified in form, with a solemn expression.

Further Reading:

· First Batch of Provincial-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Shanxi Province