Three bronzes of the Buddha, the Maitreya and a Bodhisattva, all seated on lion thrones, each with eye-balls of silver.
Three bronzes by Unknown Artist, 8th9th century
© British Museum
Details
- Medium:
- Bronze
- Dimensions:
- 23 cm
- Acquired in:
- 1957
- Presented by:
- Louis C G Clarke through The Art Fund
They represent the continuation of the Ganhara tradition long after it had vanished.
Venue details
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