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| Mogao Cave 461: Bodhisattvas and Disciples |
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Mogao Cave 461: Bodhisattvas and Disciples
CHINA, Gansu, Dunhuang; Northern Zhou dynasty (557–581) |
| These figures are on the left of the painted niche on the back (west) wall. All the figures are tall and have blushed cheeks. They are painted against a white background, characteristic of murals from the Western Wei dynasty (535-556). In the foreground, the Bodhisattvas stand on lotus pedestals and are turned toward the two Buddhas. The Bodhisattva on the left holds a large lotus and wears a crown with a honeysuckle pattern, along with a wide-sleeved robe and a stole that is tied at the front. The Bodhisattva on the right wears a triple disc crown, a stole, and a long lower garment. The disciples hold bows or flowers, or join their palms. The painting techniques used display a merging of styles between the Central Plains and Central Asian cultures. |
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