Nativity Scene: The Birth of the Buddha
9th century
Maker Unknown
Asian Art
According to Buddhist scripture, Prince Siddhartha was born miraculously, emerging from his mother’s side as she stood under a tree. It was immediately clear from his appearance and behavior that he was a special child. He had a bump on his head (ushnisha), a spot between his eyes (urna), and a golden glow. The newborn also took seven steps.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- Gray schist
- Locations
- Place made: Bihar, India
- Period
- Pala Period
- Dimensions
- 15 1/2 x 9 x 4 1/8 in. (39.4 x 22.9 x 10.5 cm)
- Departments
- Asian Art
- Accession Number
- 85.223.2
- Credit Line
- Purchased with funds given by the Charles Bloom Foundation Inc. in memory of Charles and Mildred Bloom
- Exhibitions
- Arts of Buddhism
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
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