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10th–11th century · Bronze inlaid with silver, lapis lazuli, and rock crystal · Asian Art

The Buddha touches the earth at the moment of enlightenment. His crown, necklace, eyes, and urna (forehead dot) are inlaid with silver; the flaming mandorla and the stepped throne were inlaid with lapis lazuli and rock crystal (surviving vestiges of these materials can be seen on the base).

Artist

Unknown

Date

10th–11th century

Medium

Bronze inlaid with silver, lapis lazuli, and rock crystal

Culture

India (Bihar)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Foundation, 1993