Plaque Depicting Episodes from the Life of Shakyamuni Buddha
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
This plaque depicts some of the most important moments in the life of the historical Buddha. At the center, he touches the Earth, a gesture he made just before gaining enlightenment. At the top, he reclines at the moment of his death or entrance into Nirvana. Among the tiny figures on either side is the Buddha’s mother at the moment of his birth, at the lower right; next to her is the Buddha seated under the hoods of the serpent Muchalinda.
Caption
Plaque Depicting Episodes from the Life of Shakyamuni Buddha, 12th century. Pyrophyllite, 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (14.6 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Roebling Society, 82.78. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.78_PS2.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Plaque Depicting Episodes from the Life of Shakyamuni Buddha
Date
12th century
Period
Pagan Period
Geography
Place made: Burma
Medium
Pyrophyllite
Classification
Dimensions
5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (14.6 x 9.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of The Roebling Society
Accession Number
82.78
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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