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Bamiyan West Buddha Niche: Arciskandha Buddha

AFGHANISTAN, Bamiyan; circa early 7th century
This mural was located on the east wall within the West Buddha Niche in the Bamiyan Valley. It was the first of a series of Buddhas on the inner wall, but was destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. The Arciskandha Buddha had deep blue eyes, flames rising from behind his shoulders, and held an alms bowl in the left hand. The right hand formed the dhyana (meditation) mudra. He was seated in full lotus position with a stole draped over his shoulders.

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