Vajrapani Attends the Buddha at His First Sermon

The image depicts a stone carving of Vajrapani attending the Buddha at his first sermon. The stone is rectangular, with a flat top featuring a decorative border along the front edge. The carving shows the Buddha sitting cross-legged on a platform or throne, wearing a robe, with hands in a gesture of teaching. He has a halo around his head. The Buddha is surrounded by seven figures. Two larger figures flank the Buddha on either side; one holds a club-like object. A figure carved on the left appears to hold a wheel or fan. The background of the carving is plain, with no distinct features. The entire carving is set against a light gray background.