Buddha Shakyamuni
Relief
12th century (made)
12th century (made)
| Place of origin |
The Buddha is seated in Bhumisparsa on a lotus throne. Seated under a tre-foil canopy. On either side are a number of small stupas. Below, in relief, is the so-called Buddhist creed in Pali.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Buddha Shakyamuni (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Terra cotta, moulded |
| Brief description | Votive tablet depicting the Buddha Shakyamuni, leaf-shaped, moulded terracotta, Pagan, Central Burma, 12th century. |
| Physical description | The Buddha is seated in Bhumisparsa on a lotus throne. Seated under a tre-foil canopy. On either side are a number of small stupas. Below, in relief, is the so-called Buddhist creed in Pali. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Burmese art / John Lowry. London: H. M. Stationery Office, 1974 Number: 0112901794 :
cat. no. 24 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.658-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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