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Kumtura Cave 10: Thousand Buddhas

CHINA, Xinjiang, Aksu; late 9th century
These Thousand Buddhas are located on either side of the barrel-vaulted ceiling within the main chamber. The seated Buddhas are lined up in three rows on each side of the ceiling, and each forms the vitarka (teaching) mudra or hold an alms bowl. Next to each Buddha is a figure making an offering with palms joined or holding an object. The images mostly reflect Kuchean style murals, the only exception being the cloud patterns featured beneath the Buddhas’ thrones, which reflect the Chinese style.

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