Sculpture
9th century-10th century (made)
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The stupa is in three parts, consisting of base, drum and umbrella- the latter is slightly darker stone and may have belonged originally to another stupa. At each of the four cardinal points of the drum there is a Dhyani Buddha.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Shale Stone |
| Brief description | Votive Stupa; shale stone; Bodh Gaya, Bihar; 9th-10th century. |
| Physical description | The stupa is in three parts, consisting of base, drum and umbrella- the latter is slightly darker stone and may have belonged originally to another stupa. At each of the four cardinal points of the drum there is a Dhyani Buddha. |
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| 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 | Bodh Gaya, Bihar, Eastern India. |
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| Accession number | IS.244A&B-1950 |
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| Record created | March 28, 2002 |
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