Seated Buddha
Accession Nr.: | 2015.53.1 |
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Type: | sculpture; religious or cult object; statuette; carving |
Date of production: |
19th century
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Materials/Techniques: | wood with gold and red paint |
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Dimensions: | height: 19 cm |
Small scale depiction of a Lao Buddha seated on a red pedestal, marked with red paint at some places. The figure, seated in lotus pose and holding his hands in contemplative gesture, may have been a votive offering. The tongue of flame (Skt.: ushnísha) protruding from the head is broken.