The great departure of Buddha. AD100-300 Ancient Gandhara, Pakistan, Schist. Prince Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha to be) is shown as he departs secretly at night from his father's city of Kapilavastu. He rides his horse Kanthaka, whose hooves are held off the ground by the gods.

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The great departure of Buddha. AD100-300 Ancient Gandhara, Pakistan, Schist. Prince Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha to be) is shown as he departs secretly at night from his father's city of Kapilavastu. He rides his horse Kanthaka, whose hooves are held off the ground by the gods.

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