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Standing Buddha

Original Location: Phophnar, Madhya Pradesh

Present Location: National Museum, New Delhi

Date: 5th-6th Century CE

Period: Ancient

Material: Bronze

Objects: Sculpture

Style: Gupta

Dimensions: H 48.5 x W 14.5 x D 14.5 cm

Credits: National Museum, New Delhi

This is the finest bronze from the famous Phophnar hoard of Gupta-Vakataka images. It shows the Buddha standing on a rectangular pedestal. His right hand is in abhaya-mudra (protection pose) while his left-hand holds the hem of his outer garment.   

 

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