'Fasting Buddha' a 2nd Century AD, Gandharan masterpiece, one of most prominent statues in the world and a valued possession of Lahore Museum since 1894 CE. It stands only 33 inches tall and is crafted out of grey Gandharan Schist stone.
Statue was discovered in 19th Century in Sikri, Gandhara region. Sculpture portrays heroism of Buddha in his battle to find a way to end to human suffering.