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Frieze with Two Seated Buddhas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The stone frieze depicts two seated Buddhas. The frieze features a dark gray-brown stone with a rough texture. Its rectangular shape is slightly broken off on the right side. The top has an ornate border consisting of a vine-like pattern with teardrop-shaped motifs. Two columns are on either side of the Buddhas with rounded tops. The Buddhas sit cross-legged under semicircular arches. Both wear robes draped over their left shoulders. Below the Buddhas are patterned bases. The background of the image is solid grey.

Artwork details

Date:
2nd–3rd century
Medium:
Schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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