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late 6th century · Brass · Asian Art

Such portable metal images were important for the spread of the Gandharan style and have been found in Gandhara, Kashmir, and Tibet. The hairstyle of this Buddha is organized in repeating bands, a motif that is found among late Gandharan stuccos as well as images from Kashmir and Sind.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 6th century

Medium

Brass

Culture

Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) or Afghanistan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Muneichi Nitta, 2003