Relief of Shakyamuni and Jivaka Taking the Infant Jyotishka from the Pyre

late 2nd to 3rd century C.E.

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Caption

Relief of Shakyamuni and Jivaka Taking the Infant Jyotishka from the Pyre, late 2nd to 3rd century C.E.. Sculpture, 7 7/8 x 3 x 17 11/16 in. (20 x 7.6 x 45 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Frederic B. Pratt, 27.68. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Relief of Shakyamuni and Jivaka Taking the Infant Jyotishka from the Pyre

Date

late 2nd to 3rd century C.E.

Period

Kushan Period

Geography

Possible place made: Gandhara region, Afghanistan, Possible place made: Gandhara region, Pakistan

Medium

Sculpture

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

7 7/8 x 3 x 17 11/16 in. (20 x 7.6 x 45 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Frederic B. Pratt

Accession Number

27.68

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