buddha, terracotta, 800s

Votive Plaque with Figure of the Buddha, Temple at Bodhgaya, and Stupas

Archival Details

Terracotta figurines and plaques have been produced across the Indian subcontinent from antiquity through later historical periods, serving as votive offerings, toys, and architectural ornament. Because the medium is inexpensive and widely accessible, surviving terracotta works offer a broad window into popular religious and everyday imagery across regions and periods.

Artwork Details

Artist

Gift of Michael De Havenon

Tradition

Terracotta

File

2292 × 2560 px · JPG · 772 KB

Accession no.

1985.219

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