Images
Early Buddhist Art II:
Rock-Cut Architecture and the Buddha Image

Rock-Cut Sanctuaries in the Barabar Hills: Lomas Rishi and Sudama


Lomas Rishi Caves, Exterior


Lomas Rishi Doorway


Detail of Lomas Rishi Doorway


Lomas Rishi Interior



Lomas Rishi Drawing Showing Fault



Sudama Cave Interior
(How Lomas Rishi Would
Look if Finished)


Bhaja Rock-Cut Caves


Bhaja Section and Plan


Bhaja Chaitya Hall


Bhaja Chaitya Hall


Bhaja Chaitya Hall


Bhaja Chaitya Hall
Detail of Wooden Rafters

Bhaja Vihara


Bhaja Vihara


Bhaja Vihara


Bhaja Vihara


Bhaja Vihara


Karli Rock-Cut Caves


Karli Chaitya Hall


Karli Chaitya Hall


Karli Chaitya Hall


Karli Chaitya Hall


Karli Chaitya Hall

Karli Chaitya Hall

Karli Chaitya Hall


The Buddha Image


Katra Mound Buddha/Bodhisattva
from Mathura, abhaya mudra


Friar Bala Buddha/Bodhisattva
from Mathura, front view


Friar Bala Buddha/Bodhisattva
from Mathura, back view


Buddha from Gandhara,
dharmachakra mudra

Fasting Buddha/Bodhisattva
from Gandhara, dhyana mudra

Bodhisattva Maitreya
from Gandhara, dhyana mudra

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Last updated March 26, 2002.