Veneration of the book
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Londra, Regno Unito
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This sandstone panel is decorated with an assembly of seated figures performing homage to the pedestal-stand in the centre of the composition. The stand supports a cloth-wrapped manuscript (‘pustaka’) that symbolises the Buddha’s teachings.
To the right of the manuscript is a large bulbous jar with lotus flowers, intended to evoke the purity of the Buddha. A burning incense brazier has been placed before it. Taken together this ensemble of auspicious emblems and Buddhist deities represent the seven jewels (‘sapta-ratnas’) of Buddhism.
The two kneeling figures are the donors. The man is gesturing in veneration (‘anjali’), and his wife is holding an offering in her lap. The entire scene is presided over by an assembly of 26 meditating Buddhas.
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Although this is a small-scale work, the quality of the carving is remarkably high. The sculptor has given life and character to each of the figures by varying their postures and gestures and so created an animated and engaging scene.
Victoria and Albert Museum
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- IS.659-1883
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- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Immagine: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
