Introduction to the picture of the emperor and empress paying homage to Buddha in the fourth cave: In the picture of the emperor and empress paying homage to Buddha in cave 4, the attendant is thin and humble, one-third smaller than the main statue. Some of the honor guards held fans and umbrellas, and some held sacrificial utensils. They surrounded the emperor to offer incense and worship Buddha, which showed the grand scene of royal religious activities. The composition is concise and vivid, and the carving is exquisite. It is a rare masterpiece in the art of grotto relief in my country.

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