China: A bodhisattva, Bezeklik, Turfan, Xinjiang, c. 11th century

The Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves (Bozikeli Qian Fo Dong) are complex of Buddhist cave grottos dating from the 5th to the 9th centuries. There are 77 rock-cut caves at the site. Some ceilings are painted with a large Buddha surrounded by other figures, including Indians, Persians and Europeans.

The quality of the murals vary with some being artistically naive while others are masterpieces of religious art

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Photographer:

State Hermitage Museum St Peters

Credit:

Pictures From History

Theme:

SILK ROAD