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Description East India. Pala period (710-1161). 10th c.
Grey basalt, finely carved and polished. The haloed Buddha sits in meditation posture atop of a double lotus throne, performing the
meditation gesture (dhyana mudra). The base section contains an elephant and two lions.
The Buddha is flanked by gracefully standing male attendants, namely a fly-whisk bearer on
his right, and a garland bearer on his left. The three branches occupying the apex of the
stele allude to Buddha′s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodhgaya. Above the
throne′s backrest, two celestial beings hover on either side, each of the larger ones
offering a garland, and each of the smaller ones performing the gesture of reverence
(anjali mudra). Height 42cm, width 27cm, depth 14cm. Mounted on a metal base.
Provenance:
European privte collection.
Explanations to the Catalogue
Asian Art - Southeast Asia Pala dynasty (750-1161) Buddhist art Sculpture India
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