Monday, February 15, 2016

The Death of the Buddha (Parinirvana)

The Death of the Buddha (Parinirvana)


Period: Kushan period
Date: ca. 3rd century
Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Medium: Schist
Dimensions: H. 26 in. (66 cm); W. 26 in. (66 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Accession Number: 2015.500.4.1

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