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Mogao Cave 420: Illustration of the Lotus Sutra - Universal Gateway Chapter - Avalokitesvara Rescuing People from Danger

CHINA, Gansu, Dunhuang; Sui dynasty (581–618)

This mural is located on the upper registers on the two sides outside the back (west) wall niche. It illustrates the Chapter on Manjusri’s Visit" from the Vimalakirti Sutra. This style of sutra illustration emerged during the Sui dynasty (581-618). On the left is Manjusri Bodhisattva

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