Bhaishajyaguru, the Healing Buddha

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 88.13.1
Type: bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object; statuette
Date of production:
13th−14th centuries
Yüan dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: bronze
Techniques: gilt; lacquered
Dimensions: height: 24.5 cm

talp:
width: 14 cm
length: 7.5 cm
Seated on a rectangular throne holding a healing fruit (myrobalan) in his right hand. His left hand rests in his lap. Engraved floral and pearl motifs on the borders of the robe.