Sculpture
18th century (made)
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Bronze crowned Buddha, likely identified as Akshobhya, seated in the 'earth touching' (bhūmisparśa mudrā) posture on a lotus pedestal. He wears a detachable crown, earrings and breast plate richly jewelled with turquoise, rubies, coral and other stones. The figure sits on an elaborate altar with detachable side pieces, an overarching back piece (prabhā-maṇḍala) displaying the five Buddhas (left to right): Akshobya, Ratnasambhava, Vairocana, Amitabha, and Amoghasiddhi. Kinnaras stand below these figures on either side, below which two Buddhas stand in a posture identified with the Buddha Dipankara. The lotus pedestal sits on a rectangular base supported by two elephants, who are associated with the Buddha Akshobhya, and lions. Several separate pieces show yalis standing on the backs on elephants. Two brass pillars terminate in figures of Garuda kneeling in a posture of devotion.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 10 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze, repousse copper and brass, gilt copper and precious stones, and wood foundation. |
| Brief description | Bronze crowned Buddha seated in the 'earth touching' posture, with elaborate back piece and pillars, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 18th century |
| Physical description | Bronze crowned Buddha, likely identified as Akshobhya, seated in the 'earth touching' (bhūmisparśa mudrā) posture on a lotus pedestal. He wears a detachable crown, earrings and breast plate richly jewelled with turquoise, rubies, coral and other stones. The figure sits on an elaborate altar with detachable side pieces, an overarching back piece (prabhā-maṇḍala) displaying the five Buddhas (left to right): Akshobya, Ratnasambhava, Vairocana, Amitabha, and Amoghasiddhi. Kinnaras stand below these figures on either side, below which two Buddhas stand in a posture identified with the Buddha Dipankara. The lotus pedestal sits on a rectangular base supported by two elephants, who are associated with the Buddha Akshobhya, and lions. Several separate pieces show yalis standing on the backs on elephants. Two brass pillars terminate in figures of Garuda kneeling in a posture of devotion. |
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| Object history | Given by Mrs. Arthur Burdett Staples |
| Production | Newari Work |
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| Accession number | IM.11A to I-1930 |
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| Record created | September 27, 2007 |
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