Maitreya Bodhisattva Holding a Blue Lotus. Fondukistan

Fresco on facade of Niche between pilaster and entrance (h. ca. 40 cm) Strong Indian Gupta ynasty influence in its languid posture and shapely grace of the spindly fingers holding the lotus. The torso is bare except for elegantly draped scarves and jewelry. The heavy jeweled diadem and earring are impressive. The ribbon flowing from the shoulder, however is a diagnostic Persian Sassanian motif. The hybrid style is typical of Fondukistan.

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Copyright: acku Afghanistan
Image Size: 2396x5503 / 3.2MB; 1981 Afghanistan Parwan Fondukistan Bodhisattva Lotus Fresco Jewelry Sassanian Motifs Hybrid Style Dominique Dubois Slide LD 1981 02147
Contained in galleries: NATIONAL MUSEUM II: CE (Common Era)

Fresco on facade of Niche between pilaster and entrance (h. ca. 40 cm) Strong Indian Gupta ynasty influence in its languid posture and shapely grace of the spindly fingers holding the lotus. The torso is bare except for elegantly draped scarves and jewelry. The heavy jeweled diadem and earring are impressive. The ribbon flowing from the shoulder, however is a diagnostic Persian Sassanian motif. The hybrid style is typical of Fondukistan.