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Lotus-Bud

9th to 10th century,
Place of origin
Bodh Gaya

This ornamental lotus bud probably served as a stupa finial.


Object details

Object type
Lotus-Bud
Materials and techniques
Shale
Brief description
Ornamental Lotus Bud; Bodh Gaya, Bihar; 9th-10th century
Physical description
This ornamental lotus bud probably served as a stupa finial.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.5cm
Style
Pala
Object history
This piece was purchased from Mrs. Mary Charles, together with objects IS.238 to 248-1950 and 473 to 474-1950. These pieces were brought to England by Mr. A.H. Giles, Supdr. of Police in the District of Gaya at the time when Sir Alexander Cunningham was making the excavations of the Mahabodhi temple precincts.
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
IS.475A-1950

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Record createdApril 17, 2013
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1262649/lotus-bud/
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