Bodhisattva figure

Dublin Core

Title

Bodhisattva figure

Subject

Religions-Buddhism; Religions-Figures; Arts-Sculpture

Description

Bodhisattva figures adorn the outer walls of the caves. These bodhisattva figures represent the ideal of leaving one's family, wealth, and social standing to take up the life of a wandering Buddhist mendicant seeking enlightenment

Date

2003-01

Contributor

Benton, Cathy
Lake Forest College

Rights

Copyright: April 2003 Cathy Benton. Images and content on this site are available for educational and research purposes, provided due recognition is given to the author. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond fair use requires the written permission of the photographer.

Format

Image/jpg

Type

Still image

Identifier

cbind0005

Coverage

India
Maharashtra (state), Ajanta (inhabited place)
7001495

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

960 w x 1280 h

Files

https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-net/9473/archive/files/28b4f450171e262b80f7c594e8a3bd3e.jpg

Citation

“Bodhisattva figure,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed September 7, 2024, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/3703.