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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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