Relief
4th century (made)
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This fragment of a vertical frieze has a bay leaf garland on the right. On the left is a series of Buddhas seated in meditation under the bodhi tree, in superposed niches. The bodhi tree is indicated by two branches which emerge behind the head of the Buddha's nimbus. The figures are wrapped in sanghatis - even their hands. The hair is drawn up to the usnisa in long strands.
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Materials and techniques | Grey schist |
Brief description | Fragment showing meditating Buddha, Grey schist, 4th century AD, Swat valley, Gandhara. |
Physical description | This fragment of a vertical frieze has a bay leaf garland on the right. On the left is a series of Buddhas seated in meditation under the bodhi tree, in superposed niches. The bodhi tree is indicated by two branches which emerge behind the head of the Buddha's nimbus. The figures are wrapped in sanghatis - even their hands. The hair is drawn up to the usnisa in long strands. |
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Credit line | Given by Imre Schwaiger, Esq., through the Art Fund |
Object history | Given by Imre Schwaiger, Esq., through the Art Fund. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1912-2465M |
Production | Swat Valley, Gandhara |
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Accession number | IM.201-1913 |
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Record created | December 4, 2003 |
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