Gandhara Lintel Frieze
ca. 3rd century
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
When the Buddha gained enlightenment, he could have entered Nirvana, the exalted state that offers eternal escape from suffering, but instead he postponed the transition and remained among humans to share his discoveries. After a long life, he chose to depart, a moment called the Parinirvana. His followers surrounded him, some mourning and others meditating on the importance of the moment.
Caption
Gandhara Lintel Frieze, ca. 3rd century. Grey Schist, 13 1/4 × 14 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (33.7 × 36.8 × 8.3 cm) mount (overall): 13 1/2 × 14 3/4 × 3 1/2 in. (34.3 × 37.5 × 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 69.125.8. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Collection
Collection
Title
Gandhara Lintel Frieze
Date
ca. 3rd century
Geography
Place made: Gandhara, India
Medium
Grey Schist
Classification
Dimensions
13 1/4 × 14 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (33.7 × 36.8 × 8.3 cm) mount (overall): 13 1/2 × 14 3/4 × 3 1/2 in. (34.3 × 37.5 × 8.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim
Accession Number
69.125.8
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