PLATE XLIV. 



Yama, the God of Death (see p. 294). 



He stands on the body of a sow, and is represented with the head of a horned bull, 

 and with eagle-claws on his hands and feet. His head is surrounded by flames. 



Clay figure from Shen-si, of mediasval times, probably T'ang period (618-906). 

 Traces of red pigment; eyeballs painted black. 



Height, 60 cm. Cat. No. 1 17987. 



