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Model of the Mahabodhi Temple; Eastern India, probably Bodhgaya; ca. 11th century; stone (serpe…
Model of the Mahabodhi Temple
Model of the Mahabodhi Temple; Eastern India, probably Bodhgaya; ca. 11th century; stone (serpe…
Model of the Mahabodhi Temple; Eastern India, probably Bodhgaya; ca. 11th century; stone (serpentinite); Rubin Museum of Art; purchased with funds from Ann and Matt Nimetz and Rubin Museum of Art; C2019.2.2; photograph by David De Armas, courtesy Rubin Museum of Art, 2020

Model of the Mahabodhi Temple

OriginEastern India, Probably Bodhgaya
Dateca. 11th century
Dimensions6 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 4 in.
MediumStone (Serpentinite)
Classification(s)
Credit LinePurchased with funds from Ann and Matt Nimetz and Rubin Museum of Art
Object numberC2019.2.2
Himalayan Art Resources Number68417
Project Himalayan Arthttps://rubinmuseum.org/projecthimalayanart/essays/mahabodhi-temple-model/