An early example of Chinese Christian art. The depicted figure, while represented in a manner typical of a bodhisattva, is distinguished by his facial hair and halo, and is believed to be a depiction of Jesus Christ. China, Tang Dynasty, 9th century. (1908 x 3118)
![Smiting god from Dövlek (Turkey). Posture and hairstyle seem to indicate a depiction of the Hittite storm-god – always represented in a similar fashion with horns that signify his divinity and lifted arm in a smiting position to hurl the thunderbolt or threaten with his club/mace. [375×600]](https://nowiu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/he9300vv0mo91.jpg)