Stupa
ca. 10th century-11th century (made)
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Votive stupa. Carved stone; in three parts. Surmounted by a nine-storied umbrella-shaped finial. The body contains four niches in which are seated figures of Buddha, and is on a base which has a small figure of Buddha in a niche on the front. There is an inscription on the base.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Stone |
| Brief description | Votive chaitya or stupa, stone, Buddhist, Bodh Gaya, India, c.10th-11th century. |
| Physical description | Votive stupa. Carved stone; in three parts. Surmounted by a nine-storied umbrella-shaped finial. The body contains four niches in which are seated figures of Buddha, and is on a base which has a small figure of Buddha in a niche on the front. There is an inscription on the base. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr Roderick MacLeod |
| Object history | From excavations in the precincts of the temple at Bodh Gaya (Bodhgaya). |
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| Accession number | IS.705-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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