[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [Victoria and Albert Museum, London](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam) › Buddha sheltered by Muchalinda # Buddha sheltered by Muchalinda Muchalinda Buddha, mid 3rd century, Limestone, Andhra Pradesh. This small relief with a pointed apex represents the Buddha, with his right hand raised, symbolising his role as protector,seated in meditation. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 195–303 CE --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.im-81-1936](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.im-81-1936) · Pramāṇa