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Yungang Grotto 8: Mahesvara

CHINA, Shanxi, Datong; Northern Wei dynasty (386–534); Stone
This carving is located on the east inner wall of the arched doorway to the rear chamber, opposite Kumaraka. According to Buddhist texts, Mahesvara is the highest level of heavenly being within the form realm

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