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Relief

Relief
2nd century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRelief (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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 0.335m
  • Length: 0.205m
Credit line
Presented by Barger and Wright
Object history
Given by Barger and Wright.
Production
Swat valley (Nawagai).
Subject depicted
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.88, pl. XXVIa
Collection
Accession number
IS.117-1961

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Record createdMay 6, 2004
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