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5th year of Zhengguang's reign of the Northern Wei Dynasty£¨A.D.254£©
Unearthed at Luoyang City, Henan Province
Length: 144cm
Height: 37.5cm
Thickness: 14cm
The stele is engraved the scene of Sakyamuni explaining his doctrine, with his disciples sitting on both sides listening to him. The picture is carved by applying lines in intaglio. The carving is done with excellent and fluent craftsmanship, reflecting the characteristics of the Northern Wei Dynasty's sculpture.
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