Three-Sided Section of a Portable Shrine with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha
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.
Artwork Details
- Title: Three-Sided Section of a Portable Shrine with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha
- Date: 5th–6th century
- Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Medium: Phyllitic schist
- Dimensions: H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
- Classification: Sculpture
- Credit Line: Gift of Evelyn Kossak, The Kronos Collections, in honor of Samuel Eilenberg, 1994
- Object Number: 1994.489
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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