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6th–7th century · Stucco · Asian Art

In a past birth Shakyamuni met the Buddha Dipankara and vowed to pursue the path to Buddhahood. By the fourth century Dipankara Buddhas represented with flaming shoulders began to appear in the sculpture of Gandhara and Afghanistan and in Chinese bronzes. This seated Buddha was likely part of a mandorla.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–7th century

Medium

Stucco

Culture

China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1930