Relief
Relief
2nd century (made)
2nd century (made)
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This fragment shows part of three figures (Buddha, Vajrapani and a secondary figure). The face of the Buddha is shown in profile with usnisa placed far forward on the head. Vajrapani is shown with his left hand raising the thunderbolt.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Relief (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | grey schist |
| Brief description | Relief of Buddha and secondary figures, grey schist, 2nd century AD, Gandhara.. |
| Physical description | This fragment shows part of three figures (Buddha, Vajrapani and a secondary figure). The face of the Buddha is shown in profile with usnisa placed far forward on the head. Vajrapani is shown with his left hand raising the thunderbolt. |
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| Credit line | Presented by A.J.E. Aldridge |
| Object history | Given by A.J.E.Aldridge. |
| Production | Gandhara. |
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| Accession number | IS.117-1951 |
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| Record created | April 15, 2004 |
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