Where Is Buddha's Previous Life as a Woodpecker:

Q: Where can I see this sculpture?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to c. 175–225 CE. It's made from limestone. Dimensions: Overall: 30.7 x 54.2 x 9.6 cm (12 1/16 x 21 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from limestone. Limestone was widely used in ancient sculpture because it was plentiful and easy to carve.

This Indian work, dating to c. 175–225 CE. Made from limestone, it measures Overall: 30.7 x 54.2 x 9.6 cm (12 1/16 x 21 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to c. 175–225 CE. It's made from limestone. Dimensions: Overall: 30.7 x 54.2 x 9.6 cm (12 1/16 x 21 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.).

It's made from limestone. Limestone was widely used in ancient sculpture because it was plentiful and easy to carve.

Buddha's Previous Life as a Woodpecker: Javasakunda Jataka

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