Votive Plaque with Budhha Seated in the Bodh Gaya Temple Maker: Unknown

10th-11th century

Asian Art

On view, 2nd floor, Asian Art

The shape of the tower, and the lowered right hand of the Buddha seated inside it, indicate that this plaque represents the Historical Buddha Shakyamuni at Bodh Gaya in India. A famous temple marking the location of this momentous event, Bodh Gaya was one of the most important sites for practice and pilgrimage from the ninth to the twelfth century. Images of the temple are prevalent in votive plaques such as this one, which were made throughout Buddhist Asia to serve as both offerings and souvenirs.

Medium

Earthenware

Dimensions

3 11/16 × 2 3/4 in. (9.4 × 7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Jai K. Chandrasekhar, B.A. 1987, J.D. 1997

Accession Number

2007.145.11

Geography

Burma (modern Myanmar)

Culture

Burmese

Period

Pagan Kingdom (849–1247)

Classification

Sculpture

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Provenance
Antiquebuddhas.com, Singapore; purchased in 1999 by Jai K. Chandrasekhar, New York.; gift in 2007 to the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
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Object/Work type

earthenware

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