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Kizil New Cave 1: Apsara

CHINA, Xinjiang, Aksu; circa 6th–7th century
This image is located on the barrel-vaulted ceiling in the rear corridor. The apsara wears a crown decorated with a pearl, a jeweled necklace, and a dhoti layered in delicate folds. The figure in the brightly colored mural is painted in orange washes and outlined with thin, firm lines.

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