Sculpture
Sculpture
17th century-18th century (made)
17th century-18th century (made)
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Seated figure of Jambupati Buddha on a throne in bhumisparsa mudra, wearing the robes and crown of a monarch.
The headdress is especially ornate, the flying-ribbon convention has been given an alternative elaborate treatment.
The headdress is especially ornate, the flying-ribbon convention has been given an alternative elaborate treatment.
Object details
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| Title | Sculpture (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze, with traces of gilding |
| Brief description | Jambupati Buddha, Bronze, 17th-18th century, Burma |
| Physical description | Seated figure of Jambupati Buddha on a throne in bhumisparsa mudra, wearing the robes and crown of a monarch. The headdress is especially ornate, the flying-ribbon convention has been given an alternative elaborate treatment. |
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| Credit line | Given anonymously |
| Object history | John Lowry: Arts of Asia; 1975 'Burmese Art at the Victoria & Albert Museum' |
| Production | Burma, perhaps from the Shan States. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.41-1994 |
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| Record created | October 17, 2002 |
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