Stupa Frieze

22080

From: Gandhara

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 22080
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Buddhist
Provenience Gandhara
Date Made 2nd Century - 3rd Century
Section Asian
Materials Stone
Technique Carved | Relief
Iconography Buddha | Great Departure
Description

Freize of the Buddha's Great Departure from the drum of a stupa. Prince Siddhartha is depicted leaving the palace to begin his quest for enlightenment.

Height 15 cm
Width 36 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Henry Furness 3rd, Alfred Craven Harrison Jr. and Hiram M. Hiller, 1900
Other Number 85-28-1 - Old Museum Number

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