ITEM

Carving Buddha's Exit from His Palace

ORIGIN

Burma

DATE

Early 20th century

SIZE

 

DESCRIPTION

Burmese wood carving depicting Siddhartha leaving his palace on his horse Kanthaka, and with his faithful servant Channa. Divine beings stifle Kanthaka's hoofs so that they don't make noise as they hit the ground.


 

Buddha Carving - Siddhartha's Exit from His Palace

 Buddha Carving - Siddhartha's Exit from His Palace

Buddha Carving - Siddhartha's Exit from His Palace