Stèle bouddhique, M.C. 8763-1(2)

Production date: 560 type(s) of object(s): sculpture name(s): stele materials and techniques: stone, polychromy place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 1. 32 m width: 0. 6m depth: 0. 28 m description: presents three main superimposed registers: - 1- a buddha making the gesture of taking the earth as witness, surrounded by two disciples, two bodhisattvas and two dvarapala, and surmounted by two apsaras. - 2- a buddha making the gesture of absence of fear, surrounded by two disciples and two bodhisattvas. - 3 - two buddhas. - presence of reliefs on the sides showing two seated buddhas on the left and two scenes from the life of the buddha on the right. - presence of an inscription on the left side and on the reverse of the stele. Institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 8763-1. Date: 560.