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Two Scenes from the Life of the Buddha
Two Scenes from the Life of the Buddha

Two Scenes from the Life of the Buddha

Artist (Gandharan)
Date2nd–3rd century, Kushan period
PeriodKushan period (2nd–3rd century)
MediumGray schist
DimensionsObject size: 16 × 14 × 2 1/2 inches
Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Friends of Art Acquisition Fund
Object number1972.002
Curatorial DepartmentAsian Art
Object TypeSculpture
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