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On display at V&A South Kensington
The Himalayas and South-East Asia, Room 47a

Figure

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Bangkok (made)

This Buddha is here dressed in monks robes and raises his right hand in abhaya mudra, the gesture of reassurance. This style was currrent in the kingdom of Ayutthaya during the 16th century.


Object details

Categories
Buddhism
Metalwork
Object type
Figure
Materials and techniques
Bronze, gilded
Bronze
Gilding
Brief description
Standing figure of Buddha made of bronze with gilding. Produced during the 16th century in Bangkok, Thailand. This figure was previously assigned to the 18th-century.
Physical description
Standing Buddha dressed in monk's robes with a tiered headdress. His right hand is raised in a gesture of reassurance (abhayamudra), with his left hand resting by his side. The figure's legs and feet are not shown; the sculpture finishes at the hem of the robe.
Dimensions
  • Height: 40cm
  • Width: 14cm
Gallery label
STANDING BUDDHA Bronze gilt Ayutthaya ca. 16th century IS 31-2005 Bequest of Doris duke This Buddha is dressed in monks robes and raises his right hand in abhaya mudra, the gesture of reassurance. (1/10/2008)
Credit line
Gift from Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
Production
Ayutthaya
Summary
This Buddha is here dressed in monks robes and raises his right hand in abhaya mudra, the gesture of reassurance. This style was currrent in the kingdom of Ayutthaya during the 16th century.
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
IS.31-2005

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Record createdAugust 23, 2005
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O115630/figure-unknown/
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