Buddha with His Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance
A gesture that offers devotees peace and freedom from fear
Artist/maker unknown, Pakistani
Geography:
Made in Swat Valley, Gandhara Region, Pakistan, Asia
Date:
c. 2nd centuryMedium:
SchistDimensions:
27 x 9 x 4 1/4 inches (68.6 x 22.9 x 10.8 cm)Curatorial Department:
South Asian Art
1966-31-1Credit Line:
Purchased with the Marie Josephine Rozet Fund, 1966
Made in Swat Valley, Gandhara Region, Pakistan, Asia
Date:
c. 2nd centuryMedium:
SchistDimensions:
27 x 9 x 4 1/4 inches (68.6 x 22.9 x 10.8 cm)Curatorial Department:
South Asian Art
* Gallery 231, Asian Art, second floor
Accession Number:1966-31-1Credit Line:
Purchased with the Marie Josephine Rozet Fund, 1966
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