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Bezeklik Cave 20: Illustration of the Abhiniskramana Sutra - Figures Making Offerings
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Bezeklik Cave 20: Illustration of the Abhiniskramana Sutra - Figures Making Offerings
CHINA, Xinjiang, Turpan; circa 9th-10th century; 1.6 x 1.4 m; Museum of Asian Art, Berlin, Germany
This image was originally situated on the outer wall of the rear corridor. The illustration portrays part of a story found in the Abhiniskramana Sutra.
Depicted are two kneeling figures holding golden trays bearing seven pouches of offerings. The figure on the right has blue eyes, a prominent nose, a full beard, and red hair divided into locks. He wears a black hat with a golden rim. His long coat is green with red trim, and is decorated with a golden, diamond-shaped pattern. He also wears a black belt decorated with golden patterns, and a pair of black boots. The figure on the left has black hair and a full beard, brown eyes, a long nose, and heavy, downward-sloping eyebrows. He wears a long blue coat with a circular pattern and red trim printed with small white flowers. His belt is brown with golden accents and he wears red boots. |
