Gandhara Lintel Frieze

ca. 3rd century

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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. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 69.125.8_PS11.jpg)

Title

Gandhara Lintel Frieze

Date

ca. 3rd century

Geography

Place made: Gandhara, India

Medium

Grey Schist

Classification

Sculpture

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

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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