Three-Sided Section of a Portable Shrine with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha, 5th–6th century

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Three-Sided Section of a Portable Shrine with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha, 5th–6th century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Phyllitic schist, H. 4 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 1 1/4 in. ( cm), Sculpture, This wedge-shaped quarter section is part of a shrine that would have been circular when closed. The upper four interior registers show events from Shakyamuni's childhood and his great departure; the lowest two registers juxtapose an emaciated Buddha (representing his enlightenment) with his first sermon

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Size: 4500px × 4500px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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