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The Miracle of Shravasti

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Miracle of Shravasti by an unknown artist. The image shows a brown stone carving. The stone is roughly egg shaped with the top narrower than the bottom. The stone depicts a large figure sitting in the centre and many other people around. The central figure sits on a rectangular object and meditates. The central figure faces forward. The central figure has a dot on their forehead. The central figure wears a simple robe that covers one shoulder. The figure has their hands in their lap. Two rows of people surround the central figure. The people surrounding the figure are in various poses. The background is light brown. The stone carving sits on a black stand. The stand has two thin vertical bars that support the stone.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
425 × 625 px
Museum record:
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