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Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo

ca. late 6th century
Not on view
A few small personal images from Gandhara representing the Buddha have survived. This metal image blends elements seen in the stone sculpture of Gandhara with the Gupta style of north India. Its portability made it an important vehicle for disseminating the Gandharan style to other parts of Asia.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo
  • Date: ca. late 6th century
  • Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
  • Medium: Brass
  • Dimensions: H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Rogers, Fletcher, Harris Brisbane Dick and Pfeiffer Funds and Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1981
  • Object Number: 1981.188a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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