Buddha Preaching the First Sermon at Sarnath
Dark gray stone sculpture of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower throne. He sits on a rectangular base with intricate carvings. The figure sits with hands clasped in front of chest. He wears a simple robe draped over shoulders, and head is adorned with a tall, pointed crown. Behind the figure, an intricately carved triangular pediment features a central section with a pointed top and two pillars on either side. A carving of an animal, possibly a deer or a lion, appears on the left side of the pediment. The background of the image is a gradient gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 11th century
- Medium
- Black stone
- Culture
- India (Bihar, probably Nalanda)
- Dimensions
- 468 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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