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Avalokiteśvara.
Date
963
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height 107 centimetres, width 61.5 centimetres
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Description
Scope and content : Ch. xxi. 001. Silk painting with Chinese inscription, representing Avalokiteśvara standing, with side-scenes and donors. Date given by inscription A.D. 963. Painting fairly intact (without border), but surface much worn and discoloured.
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DHMG.
Stein site number
Ch.xxi.001
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Short description : Mogao Caves near Dunhuang
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