Plaque with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha
The sculpture depicts a central figure seated cross-legged on a raised platform; the figure has hands resting on knees, wears a simple robe, and has a coiled hairstyle. The figure sits within an arched niche; the niche is decorated with relief carvings along the top and on the sides. The central figure sits on a base with more relief carvings. The background of the sculpture features a plain color with a shadow to one side. The sculpture appears to be made from off-white stone. The title of the sculpture is "Plaque with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha" and the artist is unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 12th century
- Medium
- Mudstone
- Culture
- India (Bihar or West Bengal)
- Dimensions
- 546 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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