Accession No

1930.1407 C


Description

Cast copper alloy figure of Buddha, seated on a lotus shaped pedestal in the Dhyana Mudra


Place

Asia; South Asia; Himalayas; Tibet


Period

19th century


Source

Lechmere-Oertel, Frederick Oscar [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1930.1407 C; 312


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

47mm x 55mm x 17mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten paper label adhered to the back of the figure reads: '312'
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten card label attached to the object via string reads: '[sic] Budha India'.
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Four figures of Buddha
Event Date 1930
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (CMS Context)
Collected by: Lechmere-Oertel.F.O
Event Date 3/5/1995
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (Amendments / updates)
Previously attributed to India, but upon further inspection it is more likely that the figure is from Tibet. The Place field has been updated accordingly.
Event Date 12/9/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Cast copper alloy figure of Buddha, seated on a lotus shaped pedestal. Depicted in the Dhyana Mudra, with the hands placed in the lap; right hand on left. The thumbs are touching, creating a triangle. There appears to be an object in the hands of Buddha (possibly a ?stupa). Flaming arch around the figure, at the back of the pedestal. Seated in the diamond lotus position.
Event Date 12/9/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin


FM:281429

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