Seated Buddha
17th century (made)
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The Buddha seated in the bhumisparsa mudra (earth-witness attitude) on a stepped base. A gourd like finial surmounts his ushnisha. Only faint lines indicate his monastic robes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze formerly gilt. |
| Brief description | Burmese votive figure in the form of the Buddha seated in the bhumisparsa mudra. Cast bronze formerly gilt. c. 17th century |
| Physical description | The Buddha seated in the bhumisparsa mudra (earth-witness attitude) on a stepped base. A gourd like finial surmounts his ushnisha. Only faint lines indicate his monastic robes. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from Mrs M M Pollard |
| Object history | This votive figure was obtained from the foundations of a Buddhist Temple at Wuntho in the Katha District. (N. E. of Mandalay). It is believed to have been acquired by Colonel Pollard (the donor's husband) while serving in Burma in the late 19th century. Nos. IM 49 to 65-1912 (a collection of Burmese figures representing Gautum Buddha) purchased for £20 from Mrs M M Pollard. Purchased from Mrs M M Pollard, 28 Longridge Road, Earl's Court, SW. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1912-2542M |
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| Accession number | IM.55-1912 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2003 |
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