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Sarnath: Standing Buddha
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Sarnath: Standing Buddha
INDIA, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi; circa 3rd century; Sandstone; H: 170 cm; Archaeological Museum, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India
The headless figure of a Buddha appears to be modeled after the famed statue that is dated to around 131 CE, during the rule of King Kaniska (reigned circa 129–160). The right forearm is broken but the left hand is placed at the waist and supports a fold of the monastic robe that loops across the knotted under-robe. The fall of the material is represented by fine incisions, in contrast with the treatment in the original statue where the carving is more emphatic. Both statues have the same sturdy figure, but the appearance of this piece is softer and has more presence than the original. |
