
Mark Rasmussen
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印度東北部 帕拉時期 約十二世紀 摩訶菩提寺石雕模型
These rare models, pilgrim souvenirs of antiquity, remain as the only representation of the temple preserving the sanctity of the site of Buddha's enlightenment prior to extensive restoration in the late 19th century.
For a full discussion and numerous closely related examples see von Schroeder, Buddhist Sculpture in Tibet, Volume II, Hong Kong, 2001, pp. 334-351, nos. 111-115; and Guy, "The Mahabodhi Temple: Pilgrim Souvenirs of Buddhist India", The Burlington Magazine, June 1991, pp. 356-7.
For other published examples see Zwalf, Buddhism: Art and Faith, London, 1985, p. 115, no. 154; Zwalf, Heritage of Tibet, London, 1981, p.118; Malandra, The Mahabohi Temple, fig.2; and Christie's, New York, 17 September 1998, lot 33.
Referenced:
HAR - himalayanart.org/items/33039
Provenance:
Private Asian Collection since mid 1990s