Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons dated by inscription to ca. 600 Pakistan (Gilgit Kingdom) This Buddha is one of the three earliest datable sculptures associated with the kingdom of Gilgit in northern Pakistan. All were commissioned by Queen Mangalahamsika, known from Gilgit manuscripts to have been the senior queen to King Vajraditayanandi (reigned ca. 600). The Sanskrit donor inscription engraved on the front cartouche states: Om. This is a pious gift. This pious gift was ordered to be made by the Shri Paramadevi [Highest Queen Mangalahamsika” (trans. O. von Hinueber).. Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons. Pakistan (Gilgit Kingdom). dated by inscription to ca. 600. Gilt brass with silver and copper inlay. Patola Shahi period. Sculpture
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