Last Existence: First Bath

Fragment of a relief depicting the First Bath. Soon after his birth, Prince Siddhārtha walks seven steps and proclaims this was his last rebirth. Then, two streams of water poured by gods wash the body of the newborn. The base consists of a projecting plain fillet and band. At the center is a table or a stool with three curved legs. The remains of the infant’s feet are seen on the top. On each side, a female figure is kneeling in profile, both originally with joined hands.