Buddha Sakyamuni
Sculpture
9th century-10th century (made)
9th century-10th century (made)
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Figure: Buddha Sakyamuni is seated on a double-lotus throne, his right hand raised in a gesture of exposition or instruction (vitarkamudra). He wears a monk's robe drawn over his left shoulder. The figure was enobled with a circular nimbus, traces of which are intact.
Object details
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| Title | Buddha Sakyamuni (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Sculpture representing Buddha Sakyamuni, Indonesia, 9th- 10th century A.D. |
| Physical description | Figure: Buddha Sakyamuni is seated on a double-lotus throne, his right hand raised in a gesture of exposition or instruction (vitarkamudra). He wears a monk's robe drawn over his left shoulder. The figure was enobled with a circular nimbus, traces of which are intact. |
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| Object history | This sculpture was acquired in the 1960's by the present owner from Professor S.Eilenberg. Purchased from Alex. Biancardi at a discounted figure of £6250. in 1995, partly with Neil Kreitman Foundationw. |
| Historical context | In posture and attitude, this figure relates closely to the stone Buddhas associated with the great Buddhist monuments of Central Java. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Christies, Amsterdam, 28 May 1991, lot 10 (Cover illustration). |
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| Accession number | IS.11-1997 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2000 |
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