Ascetic Artist: Unknown

1st or 2nd century

Asian Art

On view, 2nd floor, Asian Art

Once part of a larger narrative showing scenes from the lifetime of the historical Buddha, this figure’s lack of adornment and beard indicate that the sculpture represents an ascetic. Prior to developing his own path toward enlightenment—which he called the "Middle Way"—the historical Buddha Shakyamuni practiced different types of physical and mental austerities that were widespread throughout India.

Medium

stone

Credit Line

Gift of Winthrop and Jane Sargeant

Accession Number

1986.104.1

Geography

Pakistan

Culture

Pakistani, Gandharan

Period

Kushan period (ca. late 1st–early 4th century)

Classification

Sculpture

Disclaimer

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Provenance
Winthrop Sargeant, (1903 - 1986) Salisbury, Conn; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States

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