Fragment of a Bas Relief
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
Teaching is an important component of Buddhism. The Buddha preached his first sermon to a small group of fellow spiritual seekers in a park outside of Sarnath. This early relief depicts part of the extended story told about the sermon: although other ascetics scoffed at the new Buddha, a small group recognized his enlightened status and brought him a seat, hoping that he would stay and share his wisdom.
Caption
Fragment of a Bas Relief, ca. 2nd century. Schist, 17 × 10 3/4 × 2 3/4 in. (43.2 × 27.3 × 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 68.206.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 68.206.4_acetate_bw.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Fragment of a Bas Relief
Date
ca. 2nd century
Period
Kushan Period
Geography
Possible place made: Gandhara, Pakistan, Possible place made: Gandhara, Afghanistan
Medium
Schist
Classification
Dimensions
17 × 10 3/4 × 2 3/4 in. (43.2 × 27.3 × 7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim
Accession Number
68.206.4
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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