Standing figure of the Buddha: Kushan

Features:

• flowing robes
• urna as dot
• halo as smooth disk with small lotus design around edge
• left hand holding robe
• both shoulders covered

Type: Relief
Historical period: Late Kushan dynasty, 4th century
Medium: schist
Dimensions: HxWxD (a): 65.1×28.6 x12.1cm (25 5/8 x 11 1/4 x 4 3/4 in) HxWxD (b): 19.1x21x10.8cm (7 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 4 1/4in)
Geography: Pakistan
Collection: Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

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Kushan Empire

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