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Figure of Buddha

Unknown2nd century

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Art Gallery of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia

The Gandhara area of northwest India gave rise to the first representations of the Buddha in human form in the 2nd century BCE. This standing figure shows a Greco-Roman influence in its classical facial features and the drapery-like folds of the robe. The left hand grasps a corner of the robe while the right hand would have faced palm out and fingers upright in the 'abhaya mudra' (gesture of fearlessness).

The Asian Collections, AGNSW, 2003, pg.28.

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  • Title: Figure of Buddha
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Creator Gender: None
  • Date Created: 2nd century
  • Location: Swat Valley, Ancient Gandhara, Pakistan
  • Physical Dimensions: 109.0 x 37.0 x 17.0 cm
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Rights: Gift of Josef and Regina Neumann 1986
  • Medium: grey schist
  • Signature & Date: Not signed. Not dated.
  • Period: India: Kushan period mid 1st century - early 5th century
Art Gallery of New South Wales

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