Votive plaque: standing Buddha with "fear-dispelling" gesture

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 56.91.1
Type: religious or cult object; pottery
Date of production:
18th century
Place of production:
Materials/Techniques: terracotta, painted, gilt
Dimensions: height: 17. 3 cm
width: 7. 7 cm
Painted, gilt votive tablet with Buddha. The Buddha is holding his right hand raised in a fear-dispelling gesture (Skt.: abhaya mudra), his left hand hanging by his robe. Behind him is a pointed arch background.