Accession No

TEMP.00172


Description

Metal cast figure of Buddha.


Place

Asia; East Asia; ?Japan; [?China]; [?South Korea]; [?North Korea]


Period


Source


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

TEMP.00172


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Brass


Local Term


Measurements

315mm x 905mm x 315mm Weight 31.3kg


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Found in the Bevan store, where it was stored since before 2006.
Event Date 6/12/2016
Author: Remke Velden


Description (CMS Description)
Metal cast figure of Buddha
Event Date 6/12/2016
Author: Remke Velden


Description (Physical description)
Cast copper alloy figure of Buddha. He is shown in a standing position on top of a lotus pedestal. He is shown in 'Vitarka Mudra', with one hand held up, palm out, with the thumb and forefinger held together. The opposing hand is also touching finger and thumb, palm out, but the fingers are pointing down. He has elongated earlobes, hair in tight coils and a third eye on his forehead. No visible marks or script on the base.
Event Date 10/6/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


Conservation (Remedial)
CON.1974.96 | Remedial
Event Date 21/4/2020
Author: Kirstie French


Context (References)
Photographed as part of the Art UK Sculpture project, August - September 2019. The project aims to create a free-to-access online photographic showcase of publicly owned sculpture. The three-year project focuses on sculpture dating from the last 1,000 years, held in public collections and outdoor locations across the UK
Event Date 4/6/2020
Author: Katrina Dring


FM:273890

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