A warrior of Mara

On display

This fragmentary figure may represent one of the warriors of Mara, who tried to prevent the Buddha from attaining his Enlightenment.

Title

A warrior of Mara
Associated place

Gandhara (place of creation)

Hadda (probable) (probable place of creation)
Date

4th - 5th century (AD 301 - 500)
Kushan Period (AD 50 - 600)
Material and technique

stucco, with traces of red pigment
Material index

stucco
Object type

figurine;

religious/ritual equipment
Dimensions

with mount 15 x 7.8 x 6.5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
12 x 9.5 x 5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
No. of items

1
Credit line

Purchased, 1996.
Museum location

Ground floor | Gallery 12 | India to AD 600
Museum department

Eastern Art
Accession no.

EA1996.58

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