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Sculpture

Sculpture
8th Century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The standing Buddha with both hands raised in eposition (vitarkamudra) is an iconographic variation unique to South East Asia. It is specifically associated with Mon Buddhist of the Dvaravati kingdom, who prospered in central Thailand from the late 6th century until absorbed into the Angkorian empire in the 11th century. This bronze figure displays a monumental quality which reflects an awareness of Khmer sculpture, whose influence was beginning to penetrate the Mon style by this time.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSculpture (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
standing Buddha; Sculpture, bronze, Thailand, C8
Physical description
The standing Buddha with both hands raised in eposition (vitarkamudra) is an iconographic variation unique to South East Asia. It is specifically associated with Mon Buddhist of the Dvaravati kingdom, who prospered in central Thailand from the late 6th century until absorbed into the Angkorian empire in the 11th century. This bronze figure displays a monumental quality which reflects an awareness of Khmer sculpture, whose influence was beginning to penetrate the Mon style by this time.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14cm
Object history
Bought from Mr. A. Biancardi (Wolmore Collection).
Production
Mon Style
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.28-1988

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Record createdOctober 31, 2002
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