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Sculpture

Frieze
2nd century-5th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Gandhara (made)

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.


Object details

Categories
Sculpture
Buddhism
Architectural Fittings
Object type
Frieze
TitleSculpture (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Talcose schist
Schist
Hand Carved
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 9.75in
  • Width: 12in
Credit line
Given by Imre Schwaiger
Object history
Presented by Imre Schwaiger.
Production
Gandhara, Swat valley.
Subject depicted
Buddhist
Bibliographic references
  • Ackermann, Hans Christoph. Narrative Stone Reliefs from Gandhara in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Catalogue and Attempt at a Stylistic History. Reports and Memoirs. Director of the Series Giuseppe Tucci. Volume XVII. IsMEO, Rome, 1975. p. 105-106, pl. XXXIX
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
IM.52-1936

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Record createdMay 9, 2002
Record URL
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