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Kizil Cave 38: Aquatic Animals

CHINA, Xinjiang, Aksu; circa 4th century
lls in the main chamber, this pale green illustration contains images of wish-fulfilling jewels, swimming ducks, small fish, sea shells, lotus seed cups, and lotus buds. The painting also contains a strange aquatic organism which has eight segments, a tail, round eyes, and a nose like that of a lion. One of its teeth protrudes from the mouth. Several brown fish with white eyes and white bellies are painted against the pale green background. The relaxing ocean scene shows the happy and peaceful atmosphere of the Buddha’s Pure Land.

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