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Buddha in preaching attitude (symbolic)
Amaravati AP, Satavahana. 1st-2nd c. CE. 78 x 86.5 cm.
70.2/2
Adoration of stupa
Nagarjunskonda AP, Ikshavaku. 3rd c. CE. 125 x 93 cm.
50.25
Stupa casing slab, showing worship of the Buddha symbolized by the Dharma wheel on a throne
Amaravati AP, Satavahana. 1st-2nd c. CE. 95 x 118 cm.
70.L/1
The Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)
Ahicchatra UP. Kishana (2nd c. CE). 76 x 26 x 14 cm.
59.530/1
Head of a Bodhisattva
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE. Stucco.
49.20/41
Head of a Bodhisattva
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE. Stucco.
49.20/16
Head of a Bodhisattva
Gandhara. Kushana (3rd c. CE). Stucco. 24.5 x 16 x 20.5 cm.
49.20/58
“Crowned Buddha”
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE. Stucco.
49.20/59
Head of a Buddha
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE. Stucco
62.233
Head of a Buddha
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE. Stucco.
49.20/2
Head of a Bodhisattva
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE.
60.1136
The Bodhisattva Maitreya
Gandhara. 2nd c. CE. 89 x 35 x 17.5 cm.
48.3/55
A Bodhisattva
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE. 126 x 47 x 12.5 cm.
48.3/54
A Bodhisattva
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE.
50.95
A Bodhisattva [!]
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE. Stucco.
49.20/28
Standing Buddha
Gandhara. 2nd c. CE. 133.3 x 51 x 21 cm.
87.1153
Standing Buddha
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE. 75 x 25 x 12 cm.
48.3/43
Preaching Buddha
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE.
49.21/3
The Buddha
Gandhara. Kushana (2nd c. CE). 46 x 32 cm.
68.187
Pilaster with standing Buddhas
Gandhara. Kushana (2nd c. CE). 56 x 25 x 22 cm.
48.3/32
Great renunciation by the Buddha
Pitalkhora, Mahavashtra, Satavahana. 2nd c. BCE [!]. Stone. 55 x 55.5 x 19.5 cm.
67.183
The Buddha with Naga-Kalika
Gandhara. 2nd c. CE. 35 x 47 x 10 cm.
69.140. Loan from Meyo College Museum, Ajmer
Conversion of Jatilas
Gandhara. Kushana (2nd c. CE). 90 x 96.5 cm.
48.3/40
Escape of Nanda
Gandhara. 2nd-3rd c. CE.
69.141. Loan from Meyo College Museum, Ajmer
Elephants carrying Buddha’s relics
Bharhat MP, Sunga. 2nd c. BCE. H: 28.5 cm. (right end of longer frieze).
68.168
Ayaga. Scenes from the jatakas and the Buddha’s life
Nagarjunakonda AP, Ikshavaku. 3rd c. CE. 40 x 332. Shown are left, middle and right panels.
50.18
 
 
Scenes from the life of the Buddha
Nagarjunakonda AP, Ikshavaku. 3rd c. CE
176 x 89 cm. 50.17
Mandapa pillar showing dwarf yaksha and Scythian figures
Nagarjunakonda AP, Ikshavaku. 3rd c. CE. 105 x 35 x 39.5 cm.
50.23
Stupa slab showing garland bearers, Purnaghata stupa, Triratnas and lion
Nagarjunakonda AP, Ikshavaku. 3rd c. CE. 123 x 78 x 12 cm.
50.70