Seated Buddha
19th century (made)
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The Bodhisattva is seated in the padmasana mudra (legs locked in the lotus position) on a high hour-glass shaped base. The right hand in bhumisparsa mudra (earth touching or witness attitude) and the left hand rests upturned in the lap in the dhyana mudra (meditating attitude).
He wears the robe of the ascetic beneath the elaborate ornaments of a Bodhisattva. The very ornate crown has six points whilst a long baluster-shaped spike rises from its centre. On each side of this crown are two flame-like wings which rest upon the shoulders of the figure and rise almost to the top of the central spike of the crown.
The figure was formerly gilt and the hair at the back painted red.
He wears the robe of the ascetic beneath the elaborate ornaments of a Bodhisattva. The very ornate crown has six points whilst a long baluster-shaped spike rises from its centre. On each side of this crown are two flame-like wings which rest upon the shoulders of the figure and rise almost to the top of the central spike of the crown.
The figure was formerly gilt and the hair at the back painted red.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Figure of bronze, cast by the "cire perdue" process, with traces of red lacquer and gilding. |
| Brief description | Burmese sculpture depicting Buddhist bodhisattva. Konbaung Dynasty (1852-1885). Bronze with traces of gilding and lacquer. 19th century |
| Physical description | The Bodhisattva is seated in the padmasana mudra (legs locked in the lotus position) on a high hour-glass shaped base. The right hand in bhumisparsa mudra (earth touching or witness attitude) and the left hand rests upturned in the lap in the dhyana mudra (meditating attitude). He wears the robe of the ascetic beneath the elaborate ornaments of a Bodhisattva. The very ornate crown has six points whilst a long baluster-shaped spike rises from its centre. On each side of this crown are two flame-like wings which rest upon the shoulders of the figure and rise almost to the top of the central spike of the crown. The figure was formerly gilt and the hair at the back painted red. |
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| Credit line | Given by Alan F. Hooka, Esq. |
| Object history | Given by Alan F. Hooka, Esq., 11 Herbert Crescent, S.W.1. 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. R.P. 1920-7791 |
| Production | Previously considered Siamese. |
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| Accession number | IM.320-1920 |
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| Record created | September 3, 2003 |
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