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SculptureHariti
Candi Mendut was built in Centra Java by Sai Lane dynasty in 14th century BE. It was built in Mahayana around the same period as Borobudur. Candi Mendut is in the same area as Candi Pawon and Borobudur.
SculptureMain Buddha Image at Candi Mendut
The Buddha image with a dropping leg shows a strong influence of Jalukya at Aelola cave and Pala art from the east India. The image has hair between eyebrows according to Pala art, but the robe only covers half of the body, which is similar to the Buddha image with dropping leg at Aelola and Ajanta. The Lord Buddha holds the robe while dropping his leg. Also, the edge of the robe falls down between his thights, which is similar to the art at Aelola cave. The throne is decorated with a dragon and elephants. This appear at Aelola in Pala art beforehand.
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.
SculptureKalpavrksha at Candi Pawon
Adjacent to Bodobudur, Candi Pawon was constructed by Shailendra dynasty which followed Mahayana Buddhism.
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.
