Buddha in "calling for rain" mudra

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 50.274.1
Type: sculpture; bone objects; religious or cult object; statuette
Date of production:
17th −18th century
Place of production:
Materials: ivory
Techniques: gilt; painted
Dimensions: height:12.2cm
width: 4.3cm
depth: 3.4 cm
The standing figure of the Buddha "calling for rain" is typical of Laos and Northern Thailand.