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Seated Buddha
Seated Buddha

Seated Buddha

Place of Origin
  • Northern Pakistan; perhaps Jamalgarhi, Peshawar valley, ancient region of Gandhara
Dateapprox. 300-500
MaterialsStone (schist)
DimensionsH. 34 in x W. 19 1/4 in x D. 7 in, H. 86.4 cm x W. 48.9 cm x D. 17.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60S393
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On view
LocationGallery 1
More Information

The Buddha’s hands are held in a gesture of preaching known as “turning the wheel of the doctrine.” (A depiction of an actual wheel being turned is carved on the architectural element nearby,). 

Beneath his low throne appears a seated princely figure flanked by kneeling devotees who may represent donors or perhaps gods urging the Buddha-to-be to start his quest for enlightenment.