South Asia: Pala Sculpture and Painting
Artist: unknown
Title: Buddha displaying dharmacakramudra
Material: copper alloy
Site: Nalanda
Current Location: Nalanda Museum, Nalanda, India
Period/Date: Ca. 9th century
Iconography/Iconology: Sakyamuni or Vairocana Buddha. Because this
image is out of context, it is impossible to say which figure this is.
Stylistic Comments: The relatively simple forms of the body, rectalinear
throne back and open throne back are characteristic of the metal casting
at Nalanda.
