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Votive Plaque with Figure of the Buddha, Temple at Bodhgaya, and Stupas

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object is a reddish-brown, teardrop-shaped plaque with a raised design. The plaque is made of clay or stone. A figure of the Buddha is centered on the plaque, sitting cross-legged on a platform with hands resting on knees. The Buddha has long earlobes and a serene expression. The Buddha is surrounded by a decorative archway. There are several stupas on either side of the Buddha. The plaque features an intricate design at the top, with curved lines and shapes. The bottom of the plaque has a line of text in a foreign language, possibly Sanskrit. The background of the image is dark gray.

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799 × 893 px
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