Figure of Buddha

Seated Buddha, originally preaching. The robes are worn as on the preceding piece. The folds are terraced with some ridges. On the long and oval head, the hair undulates densely into the uṣṇīṣa, which is off-centre and secured by a thin twisted band. The low forehead has a large circular hole for inserting an ūrṇā;

Kind

artefact

Date

100–299 CE