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| This Buddha figure carved out of sandstone is from Mathura, a city in northern India that was at the center of Buddhist sculptural activity from the 2nd century bc to the 6th century ad. Buddha is shown seated on a lion throne with a large halo behind his head and attendants at his side. | ||||||
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| Indian Literature; Indian Art and Architecture; Buddha | ||||||
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