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Buddha Preaching the First Sermon Attended by Maitreya and Padmapani

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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