Seated Buddha
| Accession Nr.: | 2016.25.1 |
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| Type: | sculpture; religious or cult object; lacquers |
| Date of production: |
second half of the 19th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | laquered wood, painted, gilt, multicoloured glass inlay |
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| Dimensions: | height: 62cm width: 23cm depth: 14 cm |
Buddha sitting on a rectangular pedestal, with crown over the shoulders and high, pointed protuberance at the top of his head (Skt.: ushnisha). His costume is decorated with inlays, his right hand is held in the earth-touching gesture (Skt.: bhumisparsha mudra). The ornate diadem, ear strecher, and large crown are all distinctive features of this type’s iconography.
