Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s4.t2.20
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s4.t2.20
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On both sides of the door of the 8ᵗʰ cave of Yungang Caves, cut in the early years under the reign of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, carved the figures of Mahesvara - the three-head eight-arm Hindu Dharmapala - and five-head six-arm Skanda with peculiar modelling and unique style.