Cave 18

Cave 18 is one of the most important Tang dynasty caves. Its remaining sculptures are better preserved than the sculptures in many other caves. Though they are damaged and a few completely removed, they still show the excellent quality of the carving as well as the arrangements and poses of the figures to a large extent. In recent years the cave was sealed to protect its contents.

Cave 18 north (back) wall (Li, 2003, color pl. 66)

Historical photo, Cave 18 exterior

Tianlongshan historical Cave 18 exterior tt.74

Historical photo, Cave 18 north (back) wall

Tianlongshan historical Cave 18 back north wall 1 tt.76

Historical photo, Cave 18 northwest corner

Tianlongshan historical Cave 18 back north wall 2 vr.63

Historical photo, Cave 18 north wall Buddha and attendant bodhisattvas

Tianlongshan historical Cave 18 back north wall 4 tt.76

Historical photo, Cave 18 east wall

Tianlongshan historical Cave 18 right east wall 1 tt.77