Original Location + Cardinal Points: Phophnar, 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
This is the finest bronze from the famous Phophnar hoard of Gupta-Vakataka images. It shows the Buddha standing on a rectangular pedestal. His right hand is in abhqya-mudra (protection pose) while his left hand holds the hem of his outer garment (sanghatz).
Dimensions: H 48.5 x W 14.5 x D1
Accession number: Ace no. L.660
Credits: National Museum, Delhi
