fragment
Fragment
Probably middle of 2nd century (made)
Probably middle of 2nd century (made)
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In the centre stands the Buddha surrounded by a halo, his head turned to the right in profile and slightly bent forward in order to touch the forehead of the enraged elephant, Nalagiri, with his right hand to calm the animal. The elephant has lowered his trunk peacefully. To the left of the Buddha is Vajrapani, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand, and a young worshipper.
Object details
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| Title | fragment (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Talcose schist |
| Brief description | Fragment showing the story of Nalagari elephant, early 2nd century, talcose schist, Takht-i-Bahi |
| Physical description | In the centre stands the Buddha surrounded by a halo, his head turned to the right in profile and slightly bent forward in order to touch the forehead of the enraged elephant, Nalagiri, with his right hand to calm the animal. The elephant has lowered his trunk peacefully. To the left of the Buddha is Vajrapani, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand, and a young worshipper. |
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| Credit line | Presented by the Punjab Government |
| Object history | Presented by the Punjab Government. |
| Production | From a monastery in Takht-i-Bahi, near Peshawar |
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| Accession number | IS.3302-1883 |
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| Record created | November 13, 2003 |
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