Analytical study of Buddha sculptures in Jingyin temple of Taiyuan, China

Abstract With exquisite design and unique style, the painted sculptures of Tutang Buddha two attendants in Jingyin Temple are precious cultural heritages China. The sculpture Buddha, which was carved from a mound by ancient craftsmen, rarely found However, due to natural human factors, were severely damaged. Obviously, they require urgent appropriate protection restoration. In this study, samples taken analysed through multiple analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM–EDS), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical (OM) granulometry. analysis results enable us infer techniques used craftsmen making provide reliable evidence for conservation future these similar sculptures.