

Panel of a Portable Shrine
Panel of a Portable Shrine by Unknown. A brown stone carving depicting multiple scenes. The carving features a pointed arch at the top. At the top center of the carving, a figure sits on a lotus pedestal, dressed in robes. The figure has a crown on their head and their hands are positioned in front of them. Surrounding the figure at the top are multiple smaller figures. The bottom half of the carving shows a row of figures standing and one figure sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower. The standing figures appear to be in various poses. The background of the carving is intricately detailed with carvings. The carving appears to be old and weathered, with a rough texture and some areas of discoloration.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 5th–6th century
- Medium
- Phyllitic schist
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions
- 385 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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