Figure
17th century - 18th century (made)
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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 |
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Credit line | Purchased from J.C. Stevens |
Object history | Acquired during the British Expedition to Lhasa in 1904. Purchased from J.C. Stevens, 38 King Street, Covent Garden. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1910- 2009M |
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Accession number | IM.26-1910 |
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Record created | March 14, 2006 |
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