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Mogao Grottoes

Mogao Grottoes
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Terre-Cotta Army of the Qin Dynasty

Terre-Cotta Army of the Qin Dynasty
The Terra-Cotta Army of the Qin Dynasty is China's rare historical relics, enjoying worldwide...

Appreciation of Qing Horn Carvings (2)

Appreciation of Qing Horn Carvings (2)
Early 18th Century

The grotto is the biggest of all grottoes in Yungang. The front edge is approximately 25m tall. The grotto is divided into front and rear chambers. In the middle of the upper part of front chamber is carved a cabinet for housing the Maitreya statue, and on both sides of which are chiselled a pair of three-tier square towers. At the western side of the southern facade of the rear chamber are carved three statues, one being a 10m tall Buddha and the remaining two 6.2m tall Bodhisattva respectively. These three statues show plump faces, sinewy muscles, fine corolla and smooth lines on the robes. Judging from the style and carving technique, these statues were possibly carved in the early Tang Dynasty.

Yungang Grottoes

Yungang Grottoes
Yungang Grottoes
Yungang Grottoes is one of the largest ancient grotto groups of China. It is located at Wuzhou Mountain, west of Datong of Shanxi Province. Yungang Grottoes is a stone carving treasure that is renowned all around the world.
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    Five Grottos in Tanyao
    Five Grottos in Tanyao
    Five Grottos in Tanyao was first carved in 460-465 AC. They were the first and most imposing grotto site in Yungang. A huge statue of Sakyamuni is found in the centre of each of the 5 grottoes.
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    Grotto No. 6
    Grotto No. 6
    The grotto is approximately square in layout. At the centre stands a 15m tall double-tier square column that is connected to the roof.
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    Grottos No. 7 & 8
    Grottos No. 7 & 8
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