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Votive stupa

unknown700-800 C.E

Indian Museum, Kolkata

Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata, India

The small but exquisitely carved stupa consists of three
parts, the lower part serving as the square base with
projecting niches containing twelve divinities. The drum is
carved with lotus petals. The dome, somewhat elongated,
bears four well-carved structural shaped niches containing
a Buddha in bhumisparsa mudra and three Bodhisattva figures,
one of them in a pensive mood. The harmika bears seated
Buddha figures in different mudras. Above the harmika is
placed the auspicious parasol.

Details

  • Title: Votive stupa
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date: 700-800 C.E
  • Location: Indian Museum, Kolkata
  • Physical Dimensions: Bronze, 22.2x12.7x12.3 cm.
  • Provenance: Ashrafpur, Bangladesh

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