Buddha-to-Be and Mucalinda Naga
early 19th century (made)
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A group representing the naga mucalinda (of gilt lead), sheltering the figure of the Buddha-to-Be (of gilt copper), dressed in monastic robes, during his time of meditation before enlightenment. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). Both cast by the lost wax process. ca. early 19th century
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | A group representing the naga mucalinda (of gilt lead), sheltering the figure of the Buddha-to-Be (of gilt copper), dressed in monastic robes, during his time of meditation before enlightenment. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). Both cast by the lost wax process. ca. early 19th century |
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| Credit line | Given by the Royal Asiatic Society |
| Object history | Inventoried as part of the contents of the former India Museum transferred to South Kensington Museum in November 1879. Formerly gifted to the V&A and reaccessioned in 1924. |
| Historical context | The group represents the episode when the Buddha sat for seven days beside a water-tank to the south east of the Bodhi-tree, lost in the ecstacy of contemplation. The naga mucalinda came up from his dwelling place in the tank and wound his coils seven times around the Buddha's body and protected him from the sun and rain till the end of the Buddha's meditation. |
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| Other number | 429(IS) - India Museum Catalogue (IS) Number |
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| Accession number | IM.347:1-1924 |
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| Record created | September 9, 2003 |
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