Buddha subdoing Mara
Accession Nr.: | 56.90.1 |
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Type: | sculpture; religious or cult object; carving |
Date of production: |
19th − first half of the 20th century
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Materials/Techniques: | wood, coloured paint, with multicoloured glass inlay |
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Dimensions: | height: 47 cm |
Maravijaya Buddha. Carved wooden removable Buddha statue (20th century replacement) seated on an ornate 19th century throne. The Buddha's right hand touching the ground (Skt.: bhumisparsha mudra), seated on a high throne in front of a colourful carved background with a shimmering glass (mica) coating, refers to the episode of the Buddha defeating the demon Mara.