Model of the Bodh Gaya Temple Artist: Unknown

11th–12th century

Asian Art

On view, 2nd floor, Asian Art

Miniature representations of the Bodh Gaya temple were used as devotional objects and souvenirs of pilgrimages. The temple marks the location where Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment, became the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, and established Buddhism.

Medium

Pyrophyllite

Dimensions

2 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 1 in. (5.72 × 3.81 × 2.54 cm)

Credit Line

Lent by Steven M. Kossak, B.A. 1972

Loan number

ILE2016.30.3

Geography

India

Culture

Indian

Period

Pala period (ca. 750–1100)

Classification

Sculpture

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No Copyright - United States

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