Buddha


Original Location + Cardinal Points: Phophanar, Madhya Pradesh,  North India

Present Location: National Museum, Delhi

Date/Period: 5th-6th Century CE (300-1200 BCE-CE (Early Medieval))

Medium: Sculpture

Material: Bronze

Style: Gupta

Introduction

This is the biggest and the most expressive image from the Phophnar hoard. The broad shoulders, the trivali or three folds on the neck, and the webbed fingers are marks of a great being. Buddha's silver-inlaid, downcast eyes symbolize chitta-ekagrata i.e. concentration of mind. The parasol displays two maladharas who hold a floral wreath above the Buddha's head. The Inscription on the pedestal reads: "Deyadharmoyam- Nagachari Vira" i.e. 'Gift
of Nagachari Vira.'

Dimensions: H 79.0 x W 20.0 x D

Accession number: Ace. No L.656/L.666

Credits: National Museum, Delhi

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