Seated Buddha
18th century (made)
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The Buddha is seated in the "earth"-touching or witness bhumisparsa mudra pose, with the right hand, palm inwards, touching the double lotus base upon which he sits, whilst the left hand rests in the lap in the dhyana (meditating) pose. The legs are folded in the adamantine pose. The details of the robe and features are incised. The head is conical shaped, and is surmounted by a cone (? of flame).
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved in full but flat relief in the white crystalline marble of Sagaing with traces of former gilding on the robe and hair. |
| Brief description | Burmese Buddha in monastic robes, seated in bhumisparsa mudra on a double lotus base. Carved marble with incise work and traces of former gilding. ca. 18th century |
| Physical description | The Buddha is seated in the "earth"-touching or witness bhumisparsa mudra pose, with the right hand, palm inwards, touching the double lotus base upon which he sits, whilst the left hand rests in the lap in the dhyana (meditating) pose. The legs are folded in the adamantine pose. The details of the robe and features are incised. The head is conical shaped, and is surmounted by a cone (? of flame). |
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| Production | There is nothing in the RP's revealing how the donor, Mr. Gunn, acquired this sculpture, said to have come from Northern Burma. However, in 1932 he offered a Burmese silk textile (which was not accepted) but which he writes he bought in Mandalay 20 years ago. |
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| Accession number | IM.185-1924 |
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| Record created | September 8, 2003 |
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