Carved Ivory Seated Sarnath Buddha

Sculpture

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

Ivory seated Sarnath Buddha: The image depicts an intricately carved ivory sculpture of the Sarnath Buddha, portrayed in a seated position with hands in the Dharma Chakra Mudra, symbolizing the first sermon. The Buddha is seated.
Ivory seated Sarnath Buddha

The image depicts an intricately carved ivory sculpture of the Sarnath Buddha, portrayed in a seated position with hands in the Dharma Chakra Mudra, symbolizing the first sermon. The Buddha is seated.

Name/Title

Carved Ivory Seated Sarnath Buddha

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000439

Description

Carved ivory seated Sarnath Buddha; "Buddha Preaching His First Sermon."

Context

Gifted by member of the Kuwait Oil Company upon their return from their home, India.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

India