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Relief Panel

10th century
Place of origin

The panel appears to be part of the base of a votive stupa. It has two niches: one large and one small. The small upper one contains a figure of a seated Buddha and the lower one a figure of a standing Buddha.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Relief Panel; sandstone; Bodh Gaya, Pala Period, Bihar; 10th century.
Physical description
The panel appears to be part of the base of a votive stupa. It has two niches: one large and one small. The small upper one contains a figure of a seated Buddha and the lower one a figure of a standing Buddha.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.2in
  • Width: 12.5in
Content description
Pala
Credit line
Purchased from Mrs Mary Charles.
Object history
From Mrs. Mary Charles. This sculpture and 10 more pieces (IS.238 to 248-1950) were brought to England by Mr A. H. Giles, Spdr. of Police in Gaya District at the time when Cunningham was making his Bodh Gaya excavations. All 11 pieces were bought for £75.
Production
Probably from Bodh Gaya, Bihar, Eastern India.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.243-1950

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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