Around Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province
Two Heavenly Kings, gods, each watching over one cardinal direction of the world, at Cheonwangmun Gate to Bulguksa temple, about 16 kilometres south east of Gyeongju. On the right is Damun-cheonwang, the chief of the four kings and protector of the north, wearing heavy armour and carrying a pagoda. On the left is Gwangmok-cheonwang, the king of the west and one who sees all. The symbolic weapon in his hand is a snake, the representative of a dragon.
Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Sun Jun 15, 2014