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Lotus Relief, Fragment from the crosspiece of a stupa railing in Mathura

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Artwork Details

Lotus Relief, Fragment from the crosspiece of a stupa railing in Mathura
3rd century
Indian
red sandstone
11 1/4 in x 8 9/16 in x 2 3/8 in (28.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 6 cm);12 in x 8 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in (30.48 cm x 21.59 cm x 6.99 cm);11 1/4 in x 8 9/16 in x 2 3/8 in (28.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 6 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Caroline I. Plumer for the James Marshall Plumer Collection
1963/1.90

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Gallery of South, Southeast and Central Asian Art

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Description

Subject Matter:

In Buddhism the lotus is an emblem of purity and enlightenment, growing from murky depths to blossom majestically above the surface of the water.

Physical Description:

The red mottled sandstone of this lotus relief is unique to the Sikri quarry, just outside of Mathura.

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