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| Kizilgaha Cave 14: Donors |
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Kizilgaha Cave 14: Donors
CHINA, Xinjiang, Aksu; 6th–7th century |
| Located on the inner wall of the right corridor, this mural is one of the finest among the royal donor images found within the Kizilgaha Caves. The mural consists of a row of four donor figures. The most prominent figure is believed to be the king on the right, who has a nimbus behind his head. He wears a garment decorated with green diamond shapes underneath a gown embroidered with a beaded pattern. In addition to a long sword behind him, there is a pouch and a dagger suspended from the belt at his waist. Holding a stole in his right hand, the king offers a lamp in his left hand. The third figure, believed to be the queen, wears a flared jacket patterned in beaded strings and adorned with lapels. She holds a lamp in her left hand, and has a slender, elegant figure. At the feet of the first two figures are earth deities who support them. |
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