Buddha Shakyamuni

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 380
Type: sculpture; bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object
Date of production:
16th century
Ming dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: bronze
Techniques: cast; lacquered; with traces of gilding
Dimensions: height: 32.5 cm
width: 25 cm
Seated on a double lotus throne in vajrāsana. His right hand is extended in earth-witness or earth-touching gesture, his left is being placed in his lap. The robe covers both shoulders. Wide face, long earlobes.