CAVE 18 (460-465 A.D.)

The main images are the trikala buddhas. The Sakyamuni buddhs, 15.5 metres high on the north wall wears a kasaya with a design of thousand buddhas. His hand,exquisitely carved, holds a corner of his kasaya up to hia chest. The upper section of the east wall is covered with a group of Buddhist disciples, one having keep eye sockets and a high nose with elderly appearance; one being radiant in smile with his mouth corners turning upwards; and other wearing a look of thorough understanding. The vivid expression of every disciple is absolutely wonderful.

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