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The Gods entreating the Buddha to preach

The Gods entreating the Buddha to preach
 3rd century CE-4th century CE

Medium
schist
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mr and Mrs R. G. Hood, 1991
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
schist
Measurements
35.7 × 27.9 × 11.5 cm (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Gandhara, Pakistan
Accession Number
AS11-1991
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mr and Mrs R. G. Hood, 1991
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Sculpture

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A Kushān bodhisattva and early Indian sculpture

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