Image title: Sakyamuni with Sariputra and Maudgalyayana

This Stone sculpture shows an image of Shakyamuni with Shariputra (right) and Maudgalyayana (left) from the 20th century.—Specifications: 11.5cm x 7cm.

Transcription: शारिपुत्र तथा मौद्गल्यायन सहित शाक्यमुनि, śāriputra tathā maudgalyāyana sahita śākyamuni [sariputra tatha maudgalyayana sahita sakyamuni]. Alternative: सारीपुत्र, sārīputra.

Gallery information:

Kathmandu valley in Nepal offers a wide variety of Buddhist objects such as paintings, scriptures, sculptures, ritualistic objects, etc. Buddhism was embraced by the people of Kathmandu valley and the Licchavi rulers up to 8th century encouraged Buddhism. The items found here are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum).