Sculpture
8th century (made)
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Figure of the Buddha Sakyamuni seated in iwasana and with hands in Dhyana mudra. The curls of the hair are large and there appears to be a band between the hair and the forehead. The ushnisha is smooth and is set back on the head. Alleged to have been found in the visinity of Prei Khmang, Cambodia. Possibly Cheula period, second half of the 7th century or early 8th century.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Buddha, Bronze, Mon style, Dvaravati kingdom, 8th century, Thailand |
| Physical description | Figure of the Buddha Sakyamuni seated in iwasana and with hands in Dhyana mudra. The curls of the hair are large and there appears to be a band between the hair and the forehead. The ushnisha is smooth and is set back on the head. Alleged to have been found in the visinity of Prei Khmang, Cambodia. Possibly Cheula period, second half of the 7th century or early 8th century. |
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| Object history | Bought from Spink & Son. |
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| Accession number | IS.6-1966 |
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| Record created | July 31, 2003 |
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