Buddha as a Child
| Accession Nr.: | 2015.23.1 |
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| Type: | sculpture; religious or cult object; lacquers; statuette |
| Date of production: |
19th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | wood, black and red lacquer, painted, gilt |
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| Dimensions: | height: 45 cm |
The so-called "child Buddha" is the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, depicted in the form of a child. The chubby boy, standing on a high lotus pedestal, usually wears only a shoulder sash or loincloth, with the second and third fingers of his right hand pointing to the sky and the left hand or index finger pointing to the ground.
