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Birth of the Buddha

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a gray stone carving of a woman with a crown on her head, wearing a skirt and multiple bracelets and necklaces. She stands barefoot and holds her left arm down by her side. Her hair appears to be pulled back. Two figures stand on either side of her; the one on the left holds a small Buddha. The background has carvings of leaves and writing. The woman is the central figure. The carving represents the title "Birth of the Buddha".

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662 × 893 px
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