Not currently on display at the V&A

Figure

17th century - 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Standing figure of carved pine, lacquered and gilt. On supporting figure (from a Padma-Sambhava or Avalokitesvara group) standing on a conventional lotus throne


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Pine, carved, lacquered and gilt
Brief description
Standing figure, pine, lacquered, gilt, Tibet, 17th-18th century.
Physical description
Standing figure of carved pine, lacquered and gilt. On supporting figure (from a Padma-Sambhava or Avalokitesvara group) standing on a conventional lotus throne
Dimensions
  • Height: 42cm
  • Width: 10.5cm
  • Depth: 6cm
Credit line
Purchased from J.C. Stevens, 38 King Street, Covent Garden
Object history
Acquired during the British Expedition to Lhasa in 1904.
Collection
Accession number
IM.26-1910

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Record createdMarch 14, 2006
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