Wooden model of the Mahabodhi temple
Architectural Model
ca. 15th century A.D. (made)
ca. 15th century A.D. (made)
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Model of the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya in eastern India, the most sacred of Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The model is adorned with relief panels and two pilasters carved in a distinctive Newari style. The model is missing its main tower (sikhara) and the miniature stupas which would have decorated the upper platform. Models of this kind were made a substitutes for pilgrimage, to enable those unable to make the journey to experience this holy centre of Buddhism.
Object details
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| Title | Wooden model of the Mahabodhi temple (Generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Polychromed and gilded wood |
| Brief description | Wooden model of the Mahabodhi Temple. |
| Physical description | Model of the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya in eastern India, the most sacred of Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The model is adorned with relief panels and two pilasters carved in a distinctive Newari style. The model is missing its main tower (sikhara) and the miniature stupas which would have decorated the upper platform. Models of this kind were made a substitutes for pilgrimage, to enable those unable to make the journey to experience this holy centre of Buddhism. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of an anonymous donor |
| Object history | Purchased from Jeremy Pine, London. for £5000. in 1995. |
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| Accession number | IS.50-1995 |
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| Record created | June 12, 2000 |
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