Figure
2nd century-4th century (made)
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Figure of the Buddha seated on a square throne, with his hands resting on his lap in dhyana (meditation) pose. His body is covered with a robe which is draped over both shoulders and falls in narrow pleats over his arms and knees. He is wearing a circular collar decorated with a pointed, star burst design. The Buddha has a rounded face with an aquiline nose and well defined arched eyebrows. The almond-shaped eyes are half-closed and a large circular urna is in the centre of his forehead. The wavy hair which forms the usnisa on top of his head is slightly chipped. The ears are elongated. A large plain halo surrounds his head and the top of his shoulders; there is a large chip at the centre of the topmost edge. The throne has pilasters on either side with square capitals decorated with an x-shaped pattern; the columns are defined with a flaring, leaf or petal-like design and the bases are round. A cushion decorated with a diagonal design appears above the drapery in between the pilasters which has pendant folds, gathered at the sides.
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Materials and techniques | Schist |
Brief description | Figure, seated Buddha, schist, Gandhara, 2nd century-4th century |
Physical description | Figure of the Buddha seated on a square throne, with his hands resting on his lap in dhyana (meditation) pose. His body is covered with a robe which is draped over both shoulders and falls in narrow pleats over his arms and knees. He is wearing a circular collar decorated with a pointed, star burst design. The Buddha has a rounded face with an aquiline nose and well defined arched eyebrows. The almond-shaped eyes are half-closed and a large circular urna is in the centre of his forehead. The wavy hair which forms the usnisa on top of his head is slightly chipped. The ears are elongated. A large plain halo surrounds his head and the top of his shoulders; there is a large chip at the centre of the topmost edge. The throne has pilasters on either side with square capitals decorated with an x-shaped pattern; the columns are defined with a flaring, leaf or petal-like design and the bases are round. A cushion decorated with a diagonal design appears above the drapery in between the pilasters which has pendant folds, gathered at the sides. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Susan Brinkworth |
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Accession number | IS.127-2009 |
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Record created | December 15, 2009 |
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