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The Buddha triumphing over Mara by Unknown artist

The Buddha triumphing over Mara

850–950

Basalt

Asian Art Museum

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A seated stone sculpture of a Buddha figure is depicted against a decorative, arched background. The figure is adorned with intricate carvings on the pedestal and surrounding elements. This rare 10th-century stone sculpture from India shows us the Buddha on the threshold of achieving enlightenment.

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sculpture figure pedestal carving centered symmetry frontal view shallow space buddha religious figure stone basalt seated figure

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