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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.
SculptureBuddha Amotabha
Buddha images in Central Java are of mixed influences between post-Kupta art and Pala art of India. The images are rather corpulent and have hair between the eyebrows according to Pala style. The robes without the edge only cover half of the bodies similar to the post-Kupta art. They sit in crossed-legs posture and on lotus base similar to Pala art.
SculptureBronze Avalokiteshvara
Large Bronze Sculptures in central Javanese arts are probably created for worship. They are different from the small bronze sculptures that may have been a monk's personal sculptures. Many of large bronze sculptures have been found in Javanese art. They have also been found in the art of Srivijaya. The costume of this sculpture is similar to the art of Pala; for example, Sam-tap crown, a double necklace with pearls and diamonds, a belt with hanging garland in the front and the tip is in the shape of Bo leaf.
SculptureBronze Seated Buddha with Pendant Legs
Small bronze sculptures in central Javanese arts may have been a monk's personal sculptures. The style of the costumes, iconography, and the style of back and the throne is a lot similar to Pala arts, especially the round shape back decorated with flames. The style of the robes, however, is mixed between Gupta arts found in Ajanta caves and Pala arts. For example, the length of the robe is above the chest which is the style of Pala arts but the rupture of the robe between the laps shows Gupta arts in Ajanta caves.
SculptureBronze Karunika
Small bronze sculptures in central Javanese arts may have been a monk's personal sculptures. The style of the costumes, Iconography, and the style of back and the throne is a lot similar to Pala arts.
SculptureBronze Standing Buddha
This Buddha image is similar to Amaravvati-Langa art. This is because the protruding halo is not high. It is a standing buddha with a robe covering half of the body and the edge of the robe leans on the left arm. Both hands are lifted in parellel showing Vitaraka Mudra., which is a very common attitude in Lanka art. Therefore, it can be concluded that this Buddha image is heavily influenced by Southern India- Lanka art. However, the robe is a of a stright pattern of Kupta and Vakadaka.
