Seated Buddha

anonymous, 900 - 1000

The Buddha is here shown seated wearing the robes of a monk, his right hand folded downwards over his knee. This gesture refers to the fact that during meditation he touched the earth in order to defeat the forces of Mara, or illusion. Although gilded and decorated with depictions of two royal elephants on the base, this image nevertheless emphasizes stillness and serenity.

  • Artwork typefigure, Boeddha-beeld
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1990-2
  • Dimensionsheight 12.5 cm x width 9.7 cm x depth 11.7 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Seated Buddha

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-1990-2

  • Description

    Verguld bronzen boeddhabeeld; hand in bhumisparsha mudra (gebaar van het tot getuige aanroepen van de aarde). Onder invloed van N-O-India.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Birma

  • Dating

    900 - 1000

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 12.5 cm x width 9.7 cm x depth 11.7 cm

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