False Gable Sculpture
Item number Ef418 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Arch shaped stone sculpture surmounted by Buddha figure and two flanking birds. The arch is carved with symmetrically arranged zigzag motif. Inside the arch are deeply cut figures of Buddha with his right arm raised and two flanking disciples. Above them is another smaller arch echoing the larger one. On top of this are two crouching figures flanking a central alms bowl on a pedestal.
History Of Use
Probably formed part of a Gandharan temple, serving as an object of worship.
Iconographic Meaning
Buddha seated with arms folded represents teaching. Buddha standing with right armed raised represents fear not. Alms bowl is symbol of the monkhood.
Cultural Context
ritual
Item History
- Made in India during 350
- Owned by Carol George and James George before June 20, 1988
- Received from Carol George (Donor) and James George (Donor) on June 20, 1988
What
- Name
- False Gable Sculpture
- Identification Number
- Ef418
- Type of Item
- sculpture
- Material
- stone
- Manufacturing Technique
- chiseled, chipped, polished and trimmed
- Overall
- height 34.9 cm, width 27.5 cm, depth 7.2 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
Who
- Culture
- North India
- Previous Owner
- Carol George and James George
- Received from
- Carol George (Donor) and James George (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 350
- Ownership Date
- before June 20, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on June 20, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1275/0002
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