Fragment Depicting a Hand and Flask

Medium: Red sandstone

Geograhical Locations:

• Uttar Pradesh, India

Dates:3rd–2nd century B.C.E.

Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. (10.8 x 6.1 x 5.1 cm)

Collections:

• Asian Art

Accession Number: 2018.42.15

Catalogue Description:
Fragment of a sculpture depicting a draped standing figure holding a vase-like flask in what appears to be the figure's left hand. The figure is likely Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, who is often shown holding a flask in his left hand.

Brooklyn Museum