Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni
Item
- Title
- Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni
- Description
- This statue shows the Buddha as an emaciated renouncer relates to his enlightenment and his status as a yogic ascetic who has ultimate control over his body.
- Creator
- Unknown
- Source
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Date
- 3rd–5th century (Kushan period)
- Type
- Sculpture
- Medium
- Schist
