
Buddha Preaching the First Sermon Attended by Maitreya and Padmapani
The image depicts a brown stone carving with three figures. The central figure sits cross-legged on a platform with hands clasped together in prayer. The central figure has a rounded head, with a bun on top, and a halo behind the head. Two smaller figures stand on either side, with their hands also clasped in prayer. The two standing figures have their hands placed in front of their chests, and they also have halos behind their heads. The figure on the left wears a long robe and has the right leg crossed over the left. The figure on the right wears a long robe and has the left leg crossed over the right. The platform has a round object on top and a circle in the center. The background of the carving includes swirling patterns. The carving sits on a beige surface against a white wall.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 8th–9th century
- Medium
- Stone
- Culture
- Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
- Dimensions
- 533 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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