Buddha Shakyamuni – Replica of the Mahabodhi temple statue
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India and Nepal
Orientation 3
Display 3
ABS 232
Code: ABS 232
Country: India (north-east)
Style: Late Pala Style
Date: 1050 - 1150
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 13.3 x 18 x 7.6
Materials: Brass; inlaid with silver and copper
Metal replica of the principal stone statue of Shakyamuni inside the sanctum of Mahabodhi temple
The Buddha is seated on a decorated cushion which actually symbolizes the vajrasana throne upon which the historical Buddha Shakyamuni attained enlightenment. This cushion is characteristic for the principal Buddha image inside the Mahabodhi temple at Bodhgaya of which this metal statue is an early replica.
The Buddha is seated on a decorated cushion which actually symbolizes the vajrasana throne upon which the historical Buddha Shakyamuni attained enlightenment. This cushion is characteristic for the principal Buddha image inside the Mahabodhi temple at Bodhgaya of which this metal statue is an early replica.