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Content Provider | Indian Culture |
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Spatial Coverage | Nagarjunakonda, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Temporal Coverage | 2nd Century CE (Satavahana Dynasty) |
Description | Large casing slab divided into three panels showing scenes from the Buddha's life. The lowermost panel shows the interpretation of the dream of Maya. The king is shown seated to the proper right on a throne, with three chauri-bearers behind him and two ladies sitting in front. To the proper left are seated three sooth-sayers on a bench with their right hands raised high. Below them is seated a scribe recording the interpretation, with two standing figures on his left. In between these two scenes, stands a lady holding a spouted vessel in both of her hands. The second half panel to the proper right shows the birth of Buddha. Maya flanked by a chauri- bearer and another attendant stanch under the sala tree holding its branch with her right raised hand and her left hand resting on the hip. To the left of Maya is noticed a purna-ghata. Next stands another lady with her heads probably carrying the newborn baby, which is suggested by an umbrella with a chauri on either side above her on the sala tree. This scene is that of the Lumbini grove. To the proper left stand Indra and Dikapalas with a silken garment in their hands to receive the child. The seven-foot prints marked on the garment indicate the seven foot-steps taken by the child as soon as it was born. In the top most right half-panel the child carried by his mother flanked by chauri-bearers is being presented to the family deity, who is seen reverencing the child. A kneeling devotee below and three figures on top. In the left half panel, the king is shown seated on a throne with his left leg suspended and resting on a cushion. Two chauri-bearers stands behind him, and another attendant rules his left foot below. To the extreme left saga, Asita seated in European fashion is receiving the child, while Maya stands before him with folded hands. Here the child is represented by the foot-prints on a piece of silk, which is in accordance with the earlier tradition of avoiding the physical representation of the master. The panels are divided by floral and creeper designs; roses and lotuses on the proper left side. It is made up of limestone. |
File Format | JPG / JPEG |
Language | English |
Publisher | National Museum |
Access Restriction | Open |
Subject Keyword | Archaeology |
Content Type | Image |
Resource Type | Photograph |
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