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Nativity Scene: The Birth of the Buddha | musefully
Nativity Scene: The Birth of the Buddha, 9th century. Gray schist, 15 1/2 x 9 x 4 1/8 in. (39.4 x 22.9 x 10.5 cm). Purchased with funds given by the Charles Bloom Foundation Inc. in memory of Charles and Mildred Bloom, 85.223.2. Creative Commons-BY.
According to Buddhist scripture, Prince Siddhartha was born miraculously, emerging from his mother’s side as she stood under a tree. It was immediately clear from his appearance and behavior that he was a special child. He had a bump on his head (ushnisha), a spot between his eyes (urna), and a golden glow. The newborn also took seven steps.