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| Mogao Cave 205: Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Figures |
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Mogao Cave 205: Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Figures
CHINA, Gansu, Dunhuang; Tang dynasty (618–907) |
| This High Tang period (712–756) image is painted on the lower right side of the back (west) wall in the main chamber of Cave 205. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva gazes down upon a woman making offerings. The Bodhisattva wears a necklace, bracelets, and a stole that trails over both arms. The right hand reaches down and passes a string of prayer beads to the woman, symbolizing guidance. The woman looks up as she receives the ornament from the Bodhisattva. An incense burner is held in her left hand. A small attendant stands behind the woman. Much of the image has darkened but the outlines of the figures remain clear. |
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