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Bamiyan Buddha statue 9 1/2" |
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Replica of the historic statues destroyed in Afghanistan by the Taliban.
The first large monuments of Buddhist art and the pinnacle of Eastern civilization.
In the year 500 C.E., traders on the world's only superhighway, the Silk Road, traveled from Persia to China bearing riches and wares. As they neared the Hindu Kush mountains and the city of Bamiyan two giant Buddha statues came into view towering over the road and casting their blessings on all who passed.
At that time Afghanistan was a center of learning and a cultural crossroads. The 175-foot tall statues were built with the help of Greek and Roman artists and Indian engineers and were the first large monuments of Buddhist art in the world.
Made from stone with wood, rope, and plaster frames, the golden faces and arms stood out from brightly colored red and blue robes, and must have been stunning as the sun shone of the cliff faces.
Small caves in the rock wall were inhabited by ascetic monks who painted scenes of the life of Buddha inside. The Buddhist community also existed with Persian rulers for many centuries, until the invading armies of Ghengis Khan wiped the Bamiyan inhabitants from the face of the earth in the year 1200 C.E.
The statues themselves remained until the year 2000 C.E., when they were destroyed. We offer this reproduction as an act of rebuilding and a sign of peace.
9 1/2" ResinPlus statue, sandstone color finish, suitable for outdoor use. #BAM
Finish will weather over time. To preserve perfect finish, keep indoors. Do not allow to freeze.
see also: Buddha items
see also: Buddhist items
see also: Outdoor and Gardening
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