Gilt bronze seated Buddha from Tibet
Object No. A3290
Buddha, gilt bronze, made in Tibet, possibly 1700-1799
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Summary
Physical Description
Figure of Buddha in hollow cast gilt bronze. Figure is seated crossed legged on double lotus throne (dhyanasana position) with right hand draped down over leg (bhumisparsa mudra - touch the earth) and left hand cupped in lap (dhyana mudra). Finely detailed features with downcast facial expression, painted details and elongated ear lobes. Hair tightly curled and pigmented with blue. Figure wears a pleated robe. Incised inscription below figure.
DIMENSIONS
Height
315 mm
Width
220 mm
Depth
155 mm
Weight
2.5 kg
PRODUCTION
Notes
The Buddha figure was made in Tibet possibly between 1700-1799.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of C M Elliott, 1940
Acquisition Date
1 October 1940
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