English: First illustration of Fire Lance and a Grenade, 10th Century, Dunhuang. Appears to be a detail from an illustration of Sakyamuni's temptation by Mara, with the demons at upper right threatening with the fire lance and other weapons while those at lower right tempt with pleasures.
Русский: Искушения Шакьямуни. Пещеры Могао X век. Демоны в правом верхнем углу угрожают «огненным копьём» и другим оружием, а те, что в правом нижнем углу, искушают удовольствиями.
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10th century
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