Stele Depicting Shakyamuni Buddha Touching the Earth

ca. 9th–10th century

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Caption

Stele Depicting Shakyamuni Buddha Touching the Earth, ca. 9th–10th century. Schist, 9 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (24.1 x 18.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 68.185.8. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Stele Depicting Shakyamuni Buddha Touching the Earth

Date

ca. 9th–10th century

Period

Pala Period

Geography

Possible place made: Bihar, India, Possible place made: West Bengal, India

Medium

Schist

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

9 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (24.1 x 18.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim

Accession Number

68.185.8

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