Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain Sculpture

Buddhist Hand Gestures (Mudras)

Bhumisparsa Mudra:Buddha Shakyumuni (Earth Witness)

Dharmachakra Mudra:The Turning of the Wheel of Law

Vitarka Mudra:Expounding the Dharma

Abhaya Mudra: Reassuring

Varada Mudra: Giving

Dhyana Mudra: Meditating

Art of the Gupta Period

“The Golden Age”

Krishna Killing Horse Demon, 5th c.

Buddha, 5th c.

Buddha Offering Protection, 5th c.

Radiant Buddha, 6th c.

Devi or Shakti

The Female Principle

Yakshi, 2nd c.

Durga, 9th c.

Parvati, 10th c.

Jain Sculpture

Jain Siddha Bahubali Entwined with Forest Vines, 6th-7th c.

Enthroned Jina, 7th c.

Jain Tirthankara, 9th c.