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Gautama riding from his Palace: O.4-1917

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Current Location: Gallery 23

Titles

Gautama riding from his Palace

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Unknown

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Description

Schist, carved in high relief, of Bodhisattva Gautama riding out to visit the city.

Legal notes

Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Place(s) associated

  • Gandhara ⪼ India

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-01-29) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Materials used in production

Schist

Techniques used in production

Carving : Schist, carved in high relief and undercut

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.4-1917
Primary reference Number: 138184
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 14 December 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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