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Sculpture

7th century- early 8th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of the Buddha Sakyamuni standing with both hands in vitarka mudra. The curls of the hair are large and the ushnisha smooth. The robe hangs down from each wrist and forms a double ridge of folds across the shins. Alleged to have been found in the vicinity of Prei Khmeng, Cambodia. Possbly Cheula period.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Standing Buddha, bronze, Mon Style, Dvaravati kingdom, Thailand, 600-750
Physical description
Figure of the Buddha Sakyamuni standing with both hands in vitarka mudra. The curls of the hair are large and the ushnisha smooth. The robe hangs down from each wrist and forms a double ridge of folds across the shins. Alleged to have been found in the vicinity of Prei Khmeng, Cambodia. Possbly Cheula period.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.5cm
  • Width: 2.75cm
Styles
Object history
Bought from Spink & Son.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.7-1966

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Record createdJuly 31, 2003
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