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Gautama riding from his Palace: O.4-1917

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Gautama riding from his Palace

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Sculptor: Unknown

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Description

Schist, carved in high relief, of Bodhisattva Gautama riding out to visit the city.

Legal notes

Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-01-29) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Materials used in production

Schist

Techniques used in production

Carving : Schist, carved in high relief and undercut

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.4-1917
Primary reference Number: 138184

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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