Right Hand of the Buddha
The sculpture "Right Hand of the Buddha" by an unknown artist depicts a right hand, viewed from the palm side. The hand comes to a point at the wrist. The four fingers are raised upward at the fingertips. The thumb is raised to touch the index finger. The sculpture is made of stone and appears weathered. A horizontal crack runs across the middle of the sculpted hand. The background is white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1st–2nd century
- Medium
- Stone
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions
- 509 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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