Adinath, the first Tirthankara of Jainism, bronze
Adinath or Rishabhanath, the first Tirthankara, is seated in padmasana on a double lotus seat placed on an elaborate throne. The flanking figures of the yaksha and yakshi are lost, except for their respective vehicles, the elephant (right) and lion. A vertical chakra seen in the centre of the throne is
flanked by a bull on either side, being the distinctive symbol of Adinath.
In between the two legs of the simhasana (or throne), there appears a decorative projection touching the ground where five out of the nine planets (navagraha) are seated, while four appear on either of the two front legs. On the inside corners of the legs are seated a male on the right and a female on the left with one hand supporting the simhasana. The eyes, urnạ (on forehead) and the srivatsa mark (on chest) are inlaid with silver. The inscription in Brahmi script on the back of the pedestal does not include the date.
अवधि:
7th-8th century A.D.
प्रवेश संख्या:
LDII.00463
श्रेणी:
Bronze
उद्गम या क्षेत्र:
Sirpur (West Khandesh)