Bingling Grottos. Upper cliff face with Buddha figures.
5th c Chinese Wei (Northern)/ Tang Sculpture
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY Anonymous
(386 - 534)
c. 420
5th c
Earthenware
Modeled
Wei (Northern)/ Tang
Cave chapel
Bingling Si. Gansu. China.
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The upper figures are made of clay which is attached to the cliff face. The style of the upper figures is close to Indian style.
Caption:
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY Anonymous|Upper cliff face with Buddha figures. |Wei (Northern)/Tang||Chinese|Bingling Si. Gansu. China. |©Kathleen Cohen