Relief
Relief
2nd century (made)
2nd century (made)
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This relief is greatly damaged. It represents a story from Dipamkara Jataka. The girl who has sold the lotus flowers to Sumati stands in an almost frontal position at a door with recessed frame, about to throw lotus flowers. In the foreground Sumati kneels on the ground and spreading his hair for the Dipamkara Buddha to step upon.
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Title | Relief (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Grey schist |
Brief description | Relief of Dipamkara Jataka, grey schist, 2nd century AD, Swat valley Gandhara. |
Physical description | This relief is greatly damaged. It represents a story from Dipamkara Jataka. The girl who has sold the lotus flowers to Sumati stands in an almost frontal position at a door with recessed frame, about to throw lotus flowers. In the foreground Sumati kneels on the ground and spreading his hair for the Dipamkara Buddha to step upon. |
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Credit line | Presented by Barger and Wright |
Object history | Given by Barger and Wright. |
Production | Swat valley (Nawagai). |
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Accession number | IS.117-1961 |
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Record created | May 6, 2004 |
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