Five life scenes of Buddha
Title Five life scenes of Buddha
Accession Number mar-scu-0005
Museum Name Archaeological Survey of India, NagarjunaKonda
Gallery Name Gallery-01
Object Type Sculpture
Main Material Lime stone
Provenance Nagarjunakonda valley, Guntur district Andhra pradesh
Find Place Nagarjunakonda valley,Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
Style Nagarjunakonda art.
School Late phase of Amaravathi school
Patron/Dynasty Ikshavakus
Period / Year of Work C. 3rd/4th century CE
Dimensions 35 X 332 X 17cm
Brief Description

Lime Stone-Cornice beam.

Left to Right: Salabhanjikas, Mithuna, Stupa worship, Mithuna, Dharmachakra, Mithuna, Mara's assault, Mithuna, Mahabhinishkramana, Mithuna, Birth of Siddhartha and Salabhanjika.

Mended.

Detailed Description

The sculpture is titled "Lime Stone-Cornice beam." It features a sequence of carvings that depict various scenes from Buddhist mythology, arranged from left to right.

These scenes include Salabhanjikas, Mithuna, Stupa worship, and Dharmachakra. The repetition of the Mithuna motif suggests its significance in the narrative.

The sequence continues with Mara's assault, followed by Mahabhinishkramana, which marks a pivotal moment in the Buddha's journey. This is then succeeded by the Birth of Siddhartha, another crucial event in Buddhist mythology.

Finally, the sculpture concludes with Salabhanjika, possibly symbolizing the connection between the earthly and spiritual realms. The dimensions of the sculpture are 35 X 332 X 17cm.