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Sculpture

Sculpture
Unknown (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carved stupa in three parts. Each was probably a separate base, consisting of a moulded plinth, upon four faces of which project a niche containing a Buddhist figure. The upper piece is surmounted by an incomplete conical roof. The two lower plinths bear incriptions on their bases.

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Stupa
  • Stupa
  • Stupa
  • Stupa
TitleSculpture (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Stone
Brief description
Carved stupa in three parts; stone; Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Physical description
Carved stupa in three parts. Each was probably a separate base, consisting of a moulded plinth, upon four faces of which project a niche containing a Buddhist figure. The upper piece is surmounted by an incomplete conical roof. The two lower plinths bear incriptions on their bases.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18in
  • Width: 11in
Production
Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.655-1883

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Record createdMarch 28, 2002
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