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Seated Buddha Figure

before 1874 (made)
Place of origin

Buddha figure seated in the padmasana (lotus position), bhumisparsa (earth touching) mudra on a lotus base supported on a decorated double tiered pedestal.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver filled with composition
Brief description
Burmese Buddha figure seated in the padmasana-bhumisparsa mudra on a lotus base supported on a decorated double tiered pedestal. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). Silver with composition. c. before 1874
Physical description
Buddha figure seated in the padmasana (lotus position), bhumisparsa (earth touching) mudra on a lotus base supported on a decorated double tiered pedestal.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.9cm
  • Width: 14.6cm
Style
Production
Acquired by the Art Division of the South Kensington Museum in 1874
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
814-1874

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Record createdMay 27, 2003
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