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The statue of Ananda is thought to have originally been located in Mogao Cave 111. The young and handsome disciple stands on a lotus pedestal looking downward to the left with his hands hidden in his sleeves. The outer monastic robe is russet in color. The blue inner robe is decorated with a variety of floral designs.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves Mo-S, page 1237.