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Buddha

Original Location: Phophnar, Madhya Pradesh

Present Location: National Museum, New Delhi

Date: 5th-6th Century CE

Period: Ancient

Material: Bronze

Objects: Sculpture

Style: Gupta

Dimensions: H 79.0 x W 20.0 x D 17.5 cm

Credits: National Museum, New Delhi


This is the biggest and the most expressive image from the Phophnar hoard. The broad shoulders, the trivali (three folds on the neck) and the webbed fingers are marks of a great being. Buddha's silver-inlaid, downcast eyes symbolize chitta-ekagrata i.e. concentration of mind. The parasol displays two maladharas who hold a floral wreath above the Buddha's head. The inscription on the pedestal reads: "Deyadharmoyam- Nagachari Vira" i.e. 'Gift of Nagachari Vira.'