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8th–9th century · Stone · Asian Art

This triad depicts the historical Buddha Shakyamuni preaching the first sermon in the forest retreat at Sarnath, flanked by Maitreya and Padmapani, the two premier bodhisattvas of the Licchavi period in Nepal. The Wheel of Law symbol (dharmachakra) flanked by a pair of kneeling deer makes this association explicit.

Artist

Unknown

Date

8th–9th century

Medium

Stone

Culture

Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Rodolitz Associates Gift, 1989