Sculpture
Seated Buddha
9th century-11th century (made)
9th century-11th century (made)
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A seated figure of Buddha in dhyani-mudra on a plain uneven pedestal. The robes cover only one shoulder.
Object details
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| Title | Sculpture (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Shale |
| Brief description | Seated Buddha; shale; Bodh Gaya, Bihar; 9th-11th century AD. |
| Physical description | A seated figure of Buddha in dhyani-mudra on a plain uneven pedestal. The robes cover only one shoulder. |
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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.239-1950 |
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| Record created | April 11, 2002 |
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