Stele with Eight Great Events from the Life of the Buddha, 10th century

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Stele with Eight Great Events from the Life of the Buddha, Pala period, 10th century, India, Bihar, possibly from Nalanda, Black schist with traces of gilding, H. 11 1/16 in. ( cm); W. 7 in. ( cm); D. 3/4 in. ( cm); Wt. 11 lbs (5 kg), Sculpture, Most significant is the central Buddha touching the earth at the moment of his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodhgaya, indicated by the branches above his head. Surrounding him are scenes of his life, each one associated with a north Indian pilgrimage center

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Size: 3899px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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