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Attendant Bearing a Fly Whisk (Chauri)
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This figure would have been one of two flanking a king, the Buddha, or other royal or holy figure. The relaxed stance indicates that he is an attendant, rather than a central icon. Early depictions of the Buddha in India frequently have images of <em>chauri</em>-bearers on either side. They are identifiable as nature divinities called <em>yakshas</em> during this period, but in later periods the Buddha's attendants can be recognized as specific bodhisattvas, who are beings on the path to enlightenment.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Kushan period |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 100–150 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Kushan period |
| Medium | red sandstone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 55.8 cm (21 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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