Indian and Himalayan Art Buddha Preaching Made in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, AsiaPala-Sena Dynasty (750-1100), c. Late 9th to early 10th century Artist/maker unknown, India Schist * Gallery 231, Asian Art, second floor 1921-36-13 Purchased with the George W.B. Taylor Fund, 1921 |
LabelThe Buddha here wears a crown, necklace, and earrings to highlight his role as universal sovereign rather than as prince before his renunciation. He holds his hands in the gesture of setting the Wheel of Buddhist Law in motion (dharmachakra mudra). It was with images created during the rule of the Pala dynasty of eastern India (eighth through twelfth century) that this gesture became the standard position by which to depict the Buddha preaching.Social Tags [?]praying [x] religion [x] religious [x] sculpture [x] unidentified attendant bodhisattvas? [x] [Add Your Own Tags]* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
