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A bust of Buddha from Taxila, Gandhara. Grey-blue schist. 1st century CE. (Museum of Asian Art, Corfu)
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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References
- CORFU MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART, accessed 1 Dec 2016.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2015, August 25). Gandhara Buddha, Taxila. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4025/gandhara-buddha-taxila/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Gandhara Buddha, Taxila." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 25, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4025/gandhara-buddha-taxila/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Gandhara Buddha, Taxila." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 25 Aug 2015. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
