Figure
1750-1850 (made)
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Brass image of the Sitting King (Indra?) previously thought as Buddha sitting cross-legged on an hourglass lotus base, his right hand in front of his chest, his left resting on his knee. There may be Indra's vertical third eye on his forehead. The crown, with balls topping its points is Pahari in style. Simple but good modelling, brass colour, some wear.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass, cast |
| Brief description | Sitting king (Indra?), Pahari, 1750-1850 |
| Physical description | Brass image of the Sitting King (Indra?) previously thought as Buddha sitting cross-legged on an hourglass lotus base, his right hand in front of his chest, his left resting on his knee. There may be Indra's vertical third eye on his forehead. The crown, with balls topping its points is Pahari in style. Simple but good modelling, brass colour, some wear. |
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| Object history | Bought from the collection of William Tayler |
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| Accession number | 758-1874 |
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| Record created | August 7, 2003 |
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