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A few of the ren1arkable
examples of the Licchavi
sculptures are Vishnuvikrant
from Lazin1pat and Pashupati ..
Tilaganga, Jalasayan Vishnu
fron1 Budhanilkantha,
Varaha of Dhun1barahi,
Vishworoopa of Pashupati,
Peacock window
Garuda Narayan of Changunarayan and Mayadevi of Deopatan.
Metal sculpture is the most celebrated in Nepali art. Metal
sculpture reached its excellence during the 13th century. During
this period, Araniko led his troupe to Tibet and China to build
various ten1ples and create artwork.
During the Malla period, Nepali inetal sculptures flourished
as well. Wood carving also has special importance in Nepali
sculpture.
The most beautiful and unique aspect of the architecture of
the Malla period is the exquisite woodcarving. There are vivid
examples of delicate Nepali woodcarvings richly decorated on
the walls, doors, windows, ten1ples, viharas, palaces, houses, etc.
Even though there are high-quality sculptures of the Licchavi
period, there is no evidence of paintings of that time, inaybe due
to the fragile n1aterials used.
~ Healtl1, Pliysical m1d Creative m·ts, grnde 8
