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Artistic treasures of Maiji Mountain caves

Buddha Seated in vajra-paryankasana with raised hand in Abhaya- mudra
(hand pose which grants fearlessness)

Stucco
Cave 78, western cliff, Maijishan
Initially moulded in Later Qin dynasty, then alterations were made during Northern Wei period

all text & images © Alok Shrotriya and Zhou Xue-ying

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