Statue of Tirthankara in sanctuary

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 64.85.1
Type: sculpture
Date of production:
19th c.
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials: marble
Dimensions: height: 130 cm
width: 80 cm
Although often referred to as the Buddha, the statue depicts a Jain saint, a Tirthankara (ford-maker).