[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [Indian Museum, Kolkata](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im) › Ordination of Nanda # Ordination of Nanda The sculpture represents two scenes. The lowermost scene consists the Buddha seated on the throne under a tree, surrounded by thirteen other individuals. On his right hand, Nanda (half-brother of Buddha) is seated on a low stool, and resting his elbows on his knees, bending his head downwards. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 100–199 CE --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im.g11-a23282](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im.g11-a23282) · Pramāṇa