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Seated Shakyamuni Buddha
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This early form of the Buddha image depicts him seated on an altar under the Bodhi tree. A coiled topknot of hair and elongated earlobes refer to his life as a prince when he wore a turban and heavy earrings. Behind his head is a solar disk, like a halo, and lions on the throne indicate the spreading of his teachings in all four directions.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Kushan period |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 120 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Kushan period |
| Medium | red mottled sandstone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 51.4 cm (20 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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