Who created "The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha"?

The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha was created by Unknown in Kushan period, about 2nd/3rd century.

What medium is "The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha"?

The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha is Phyllite.

Is "The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha" in the public domain?

Yes, The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha

Q: When was "The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha" created?

This artwork was created Kushan period, about 2nd/3rd century.

Unknown

Kushan period, about 2nd/3rd century

Medium

Phyllite

Dimensions

27.3 × 52.1 × 10.8 cm (10 3/4 × 20 1/2 × 4 1/4 in.)

Classification

sculpture

Department

Arts of Asia

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

8374

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha

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