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Seated Buddha with fire altar

Place of OriginPakistan, ancient region of Gandhara

Dateapprox. 200-500

MaterialsStone (mica schist)

DimensionsH. 16 1/2 in x Diam. 26 in, H. 41.9 cm x Diam. 66 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB60S85

DepartmentSouth Asian Art

ClassificationsSculpture

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