Sculpture
Frieze
2nd century-5th century (made)
2nd century-5th century (made)
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Nine figures in the group. Sumedha is thrice represented:
1. Receiving sprays of blue lotus from the water-girl Bhadra.
2. About to throw one of these sprays over Dipankara.
3. Kneeling with outspread hair in front of the Buddha.
Two columns of Corinthian type, united by a lintel, enclose the scene.
1. Receiving sprays of blue lotus from the water-girl Bhadra.
2. About to throw one of these sprays over Dipankara.
3. Kneeling with outspread hair in front of the Buddha.
Two columns of Corinthian type, united by a lintel, enclose the scene.
Object details
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Title | Sculpture (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Talcose schist |
Brief description | Frieze showing Buddha and the worshippers, grey schist, 2nd-5th century AD, Swat valley. |
Physical description | Nine figures in the group. Sumedha is thrice represented: 1. Receiving sprays of blue lotus from the water-girl Bhadra. 2. About to throw one of these sprays over Dipankara. 3. Kneeling with outspread hair in front of the Buddha. Two columns of Corinthian type, united by a lintel, enclose the scene. |
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Credit line | Given by Imre Schwaiger |
Object history | Presented by Imre Schwaiger. |
Production | Gandhara, Swat valley. |
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Accession number | IM.52-1936 |
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Record created | May 9, 2002 |
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