Scene from the Life of the Buddha: The Buddha preaching between two Bodhisttvas. Buddha with Worshippers.
Date3rd century A.D.
Historical location nameGandhara
MediumStone
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Dr. Richard Nalin and Dr. David Nalin
Object number2000.13.9
DescriptionCentral figure - seated Buddha with large halo in lotus postion on lotus petal throne, flanked by two haloed figures (Bodhisattvas). Two small headless Buddhas seated in lotus position on a level with the top of the Buddha's head. The Buddha's hands are held in the Dharma-Chakra Mudra teaching gesture, the fingers of the left hand touching the bottom of the right hand. Portion of a flower canopy touches the top of the central Buddha.On View
Not on viewCollections
2nd or 3rd century A.D.
18th century, maybe
JAPAN?
19th century
Japan