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1. The cave temples of Mogao, carved into the cliff face along the Daquan River, are shaded by poplar trees planted in the twentieth century and surrounded by austere desert. The nine-story temple can be seen at the center. Beyond the plateau above the cliff rise the Mingsha Shan—the Dunes of the Singing Sands. Photo: Sun Zhijun. © Dunhuang Academy

2. The nine-story temple (Cave 96) houses a colossal Tang dynasty Buddha statue some thirty-three meters high. Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. © Dunhuang Academy

3. Cave 85, view of the interior, Late Tang dynasty (848–907 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. © Dunhuang Academy

4. Cave 85, detail of wall painting of musicians, Late Tang dynasty (848–907 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. Photo: Lori Wong. © J. Paul Getty Trust

5. Cave 275, detail of wall painting, Northern Liang dynasty (420–429 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. © Dunhuang Academy

6. Cave 85, detail of wall painting of a dancing figure, Late Tang dynasty (848–907 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. Photo: Lori Wong. © J. Paul Getty Trust

7. Cave 275, view of the interior and sculpture of a bodhisattva, Northern Liang dynasty (420–429 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. Photo: Wu Jian. © Dunhuang Academy

8. Cave 275, statue of Maitreya, the Future Buddha, Northern Liang dynasty (420–429 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. Photo: Wu Jian. © Dunhuang Academy

9. Cave 285, view of the interior, Western Wei dynasty (535–556 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. Photo: Wu Jian. © Dunhuang Academy

10. Cave 285, detail of wall painting, Western Wei dynasty (535–556 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. © Dunhuang Academy

11. Autumn view of Mogao. Photo: Ding Xiaosheng

12. Cave 285, detail of wall painting, Western Wei dynasty (535–556 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. © Dunhuang Academy

13. Guiding bodhisattva, ca. 850–900 CE, ink and pigments on silk with gold leaf. London, British Museum, 1919,0101,0.47. © The Trustees of the British Museum

14. Śākyamuni preaching on Vulture Peak, ca. 700s CE, silk thread on silk with hemp backing. London, British Museum, Ch.00260 MAS.1129. © The Trustees of the British Museum

15. Buddha preaching the Law, ca. 701–750 CE, ink and pigments on silk. London, British Museum, 1919,0101,0.1. © The Trustees of the British Museum

16. Tribute horse and camel, ca. late 800s CE, ink and pigments on paper.

London, British Museum, 1919,0101,0.77. © The Trustees of the British Museum

17. Cave 320, south wall, depiction of the Aparimitāyus Sutra, High Tang dynasty (705–781 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. © Dunhuang Academy

18. Cave 320, north wall, depiction of the Amitābha Sutra, High Tang dynasty (705–781 CE). Mogao caves, Dunhuang, China. © Dunhuang Academy

19. Diamond Sutra, 868 CE, ink on paper. London, British Library, Or.8210/P.2. Copyright © The British Library Board

20. Sketches of Vajra Deities, ca. 900s CE, ink on paper. London, British Library, IOL Tib J 1363. © The British Library Board

21. Traveling Monk, ca. 851-900 CE, ink and pigments on paper. London, British Museum, 1919,0101,0.168 (Ch. 00380). © The Trustees of the British Museum

22. Detail of Miraculous Image of Liangzhou (Fanhe Buddha), ca. 700s CE, silk thread on silk with hemp backing. London, British Museum, MAS,0.1129 (Ch. 00260). © The Trustees of the British Museum

23. Vajrapāni (detail of banner), ca. 851-900 CE, ink and colors on silk. London, British Museum, 1919,0101,0.134 (Ch. 004). © The Trustees of the British Museum

24. Vajrapāṇi, ca. 850–900 CE, ink and colors on silk. London, British Museum, 1919,0101,0.132. © The Trustees of the British Museum

25. Five-figure Buddha Group Stencil, ca. 926-975 CE, ink on paper. London, British Museum, 1919,0101,0.72 (Ch. 00159). © The Trustees of the British Museum

26. Detail of Guiding (or Yinlu) Bodhisattva, 851-900 CE, ink and pigments on silk with gold leaf. London, British Museum, 1919,0101,0.47 (Ch. lvii.002). © The Trustees of the British Museum

27, Buddha Names Sutra (Foming jing), 800-1000 CE, ink on paper. London, British Library, Or.8210/S.253. © The British Library Board

28. Mudra Drawings, ca. 851-900 CE, ink on paper. London, British Museum, 1919,0101,0.83+ (Ch. 00143). © The Trustees of the British Museum