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705-780 AD. High Tang Dynasty Bodhisattva and Ananda with Lokapala, Cave 45, Mogao Caves, Dunhuang. This group is part of nine original figures (seven now remain) on the West Wall of the cave. All three are listening to the Buddha, while expressing their individual natures and roles: Kasyapa gives a blessing, the graceful bodhisattva stands in attendance, and the lokapala guards the sacred space. Mogao Caves, Ancient Drawings, Dunhuang, Tang Dynasty, Eastern Art, The Cave, The Buddha, Buddha Art, Historical Art

705-780 AD. High Tang Dynasty Bodhisattva and Ananda with Lokapala, Cave 45, Mogao Caves, Dunhuang. This group is part of nine original figures (seven now remain) on the West Wall of the cave. All three are listening to the Buddha, while expressing their individual natures and roles: Kasyapa gives a blessing, the graceful bodhisattva stands in attendance, and the lokapala guards the sacred space.

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