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SculptureMain Buddha Image at Candi Mendut
At the side of a Buddha image in Candi Mendut, there are two Bhothisavaras.One is Avalokitesavara and the other is Vatcharapanee. Bhothisavaras at Cnadi Mendut have very similar costumes with Pala art including a three-banded crown, a tube-shaped crown and the wearing of Vasayatchayopraveet as well as Lalitasana seating posture on lotus pedals and the backrest of throne.
SculptureBuddha acrossing Neranjara River
The style of the narrative at Bodobudur closely resembles to that in Indian art, considering from the style of ornaments, the style of utensils, the volume of the figures as well as the arrangement of space.
SculptureVictory of the Buddha over Mara
Sculpture at Borobudur is very similar to Indian art in terms of the costumes, appliance, round characters and empty space. All of these show that central Java is related to Indian art.
SculptureThe Consecration of the Buddha after his First Preaching
Sculpture at Borobudur is very similar to Indian art in terms of the costumes, appliance, round characters and empty space. All of these show that central Java is related to Indian art.
SculptureMahakapi Jataka
The style of the narrative at Bodobudur closely resembles to that in Indian art, considering from the style of ornaments, the style of utensils, the volume of the figures as well as the arrangement of space.
SculptureKacchapavadana
Sculpture at Borobudur is very similar to Indian art in terms of the costumes, appliance, round characters and empty space. All of these show that central Java is related to Indian art.
SculptureGandavyuha Sutra Narrative
Sculpture at Borobudur is very similar to Indian art in terms of the costumes, appliance, round characters and empty space. All of these show that central Java is related to Indian art.
SculptureBuddha Ratnasambhava
Buddha image in Central Javanese Art is inspired by both Post-Gupta and Pala art of India. The Buddha body is chubby and the forehead is adorned with Urna which is connectible to Pala art. However, some characters indicate the connection with Post-Gupta style, including the absence of the short robe at the left shoulder. Vajrasana posture is common for North Indian Buddha image and the lotus base indicates the affiliation to Pala art.
