Buddha Sakyamuni
19th century (made)
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The Buddha Sakyamuni is shown here crowned and dressed in royal attire. He raises both hands in abhaya mudra, the gesture of reassurance. Such images may refer to the Thai legend of the Buddha appearing in royal dress to overawe and convert the heretic Indian king Jambhupati.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt metal, cast bronze, mirror work |
| Brief description | Sculpture of Buddha Sakyamuni, 3 tiered; gilt mirror work metal, Thailand, 19th century |
| Physical description | Figure of standing Buddha with both hands raised in the gesture of reassurance (abhaya mudrā) The figure is fully clothed and wears an elaborate head dress and ornaments. It is decorated with glass mirror work and stands on a graduated base. Above the figure is a canopy. |
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| Gallery label | STANDING BUDDHA
Copper alloy, gilt with mirror work inlay
Bangkok
Early 19th century
The Buddha Sakyamuni is shown here crowned and dressed in royal attire. He raises both hands in abhaya mudra, the gesture of reassurance. Such images may refer to the Thai legend of the Buddha appearing in royal dress to overawe and covert the heretic Indian king Jambhupati.
1381-1874
(1/10/2008) |
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| Summary | The Buddha Sakyamuni is shown here crowned and dressed in royal attire. He raises both hands in abhaya mudra, the gesture of reassurance. Such images may refer to the Thai legend of the Buddha appearing in royal dress to overawe and convert the heretic Indian king Jambhupati. |
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| Accession number | 1381-1874 |
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| Record created | February 21, 2008 |
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