Object type: Stele
Department: Asian Art
Culture: India, Bihar, possibly from Nalanda
Period: Pala period
Date: 10th century
Medium: Black schist with traces of gilding
Dimensions: H. 11 1/16 in. (28.1 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. 11 lbs (5 kg)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit line: Gift of  Raymond G. and Marsha Vargas Handley, 2009
Accession year: 2009
Tags: Buddhism|Buddha