Lute from Kizil Caves, cave 118. Various dates for the cave; earliest carbon dates 3rd century C.E. to mid 4th century C.E. Based on styles seems to date 300-350 C.E. Latest carbon dates estimate 395-465 ( +-65 years).
<p>unknown painter 3rd-6th century C.E.
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unknown photographer
2020-12-18
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