Stone lion sculpture at Binglingsi (Yellow River, Gansu)

Ref: 070624-1658     Date: 24-06-2007

Stone lion sculpture at Binglingsi. Binglingsi was an important Buddhist centre on the Silk Road, connecting the Tibetan Empire with Han China. Natural and manmade caves, caverns and cliff faces on the north bank of the Yellow River are illustrated with wall paintings, sculptures and inscriptions.