The magnificent Middle Binyang Cave

Updated: 2015-11-18

In the center of the caisson ceiling of the cave is a lotus flower with multiple petals, surrounded by eight musical apsaras (feitians) and two attending apsaras holding such musical instruments as xin, panpipe, zheng, tongbo, sheng, flute, yuanxian and waist drum. On the edges of the well are painted beautiful designs of various kinds including veins and tassels. All these form a large and colorful dome with magnificent decorations.

The magnificent Middle Binyang Cave
The ceiling of the Middle Binyang Cave [Photo / Longmen Grottoes on WeChat]

The magnificent Middle Binyang Cave

A close view of the ceiling of the Middle Binyang Cave [Photo / Longmen Grottoes on WeChat]

The magnificent Middle Binyang Cave

The inside view of the Middle Binyang Cave [Photo / Longmen Grottoes on WeChat]

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