Seated Buddha
| Accession Nr.: | 2016.28.1 |
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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: | wood, gilt, black lacquer, red lacquer, with multi-coloured glass inlay |
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| Dimensions: | height: 56.5 cm width: 34 cm depth: 24 cm |
Buddha seated on a tall, angular pedestal, decorated with multi-coloured glass inlay, wearing a distinguished court costume, with high, pointed ear and head ornaments and an ornate headband. His right hand is held in the gesture of touching the earth (Skt : bhumisparsa-mudra).