Sculpture From Shotorak. Shotorak, Kapisa Province.

1981
Details of the Dipankara Buddha in previous image. Note the large right hand of the Buddha raised in a gesture of assurance. On it is wheel, the symbol of his teachings. A haloed Gautama Buddha stands in lower right. In the plinth, the Matreya (Future) Buddha, recognized by the pot of wisdom in his left hand, teaches male and female devotees.
Photo: Louis Dupree

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Filename: 81-175.1.jpg
Copyright: acku Afghanistan
Image Size: 2750x2734 / 2.5MB; 1981 Afghanistan Kapisa Shotorak Sculpture Dipankara Buddha Buddha Gautama Matreya Hindu Louis Dupree Slide LD 1981 02099
Contained in galleries: NATIONAL MUSEUM II: CE (Common Era)

1981<br />
Details of the Dipankara Buddha in previous image. Note the large right hand of the Buddha raised in a gesture of assurance. On it is wheel, the symbol of his teachings. A haloed Gautama Buddha stands in lower right. In the plinth, the Matreya (Future) Buddha, recognized by the pot of wisdom in his left hand, teaches male and female devotees. <br />
Photo: Louis Dupree