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Final Perfection at the time of Death (Parinirvana) of the Buddha

Gandharan
Kushan period
about 2nd century A.D.
Object Place: Chitral, Gandhara, Northwest Pakistan

Medium/Technique Schist relief carving
Dimensions Overall: 48 x 53.3 x 7.6 cm (18 7/8 x 21 x 3 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Edward W. Forbes
Accession Number07.491
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsSculpture

ProvenanceAbout 1897 excavated at Chitral; 1907 given to the MFA by Edward W. Forbes.