Buddha Giving the First Sermon (Dharmachakrapravartanamudra)
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Buddha Giving the First Sermon (Dharmachakrapravartanamudra)

TitleBuddha Giving the First Sermon (Dharmachakrapravartanamudra)
ArtistIndia Bihar
DatePala period, late 10th/early 11th century 10th century
MediumBlack stone
Classificationstone (unidentified)
OriginBihar Bihar
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Buddha Giving the First Sermon (Dharmachakrapravartanamudra)” is a work by India Bihar, dated Pala period, late 10th/early 11th century. It is executed in black stone and classified as stone (unidentified). This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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