The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang

Painted sculptures located in the Buddha niche along the west wall of Cave 45 of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu Province. Dunhuang boasts many exquisitely painted sculptures that, even after more than a thousand years, remain as stunning and detailed as ever. In Cave 45, master sculptors used their exceptional skills to create a beautiful ensemble of figures, combining characters of different identities and personalities to depict a world brimming with vitality. THE DUNHUANG ACADEMY