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Description
An exceptional and very early Buddhist stone altar equipped with two hand grips for moving it to the spot of … Read more An exceptional and very early Buddhist stone altar equipped with two hand grips for moving it to the spot of the planned sacrifice. Carved by hand from a single block of schist between the 3rd and 6th century AD in the Aryan kingdom of Gandhara then being part of ancient India. The relief shows an encircled lotus flower a mayor Buddhistic symbol of enlightenment for the reason that everywhere baby Buddha stepped Lotus flowers bloomed. Dimensions: 46 x 6 x 22 cm. Provenance: Ex private coll. Van Bergen, s’ - Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. Acquired in the 1980s. Remarks: Relief showing a lotus flower, an important Buddhist symbol of enlightenment: “Everywhere baby Buddha stepped a lotus flower bloomed”. Listed 2015 BAAF, no. 146. See less
- Dimensions
- 18.11ʺW × 8.66ʺD × 2.36ʺH
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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