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Buddha

Buddha

Object NameSeated Buddha
Made FromGlass
Date1850-1875
Place Madeprobably China
Techniquemolded, engraved, originally gilded
SizeOverall H: 14.6 cm; Base W: 10.5 cm, D: 5.5 cm
Accession Number56.6.10
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent solid pale bluish-gray glass; molded and engraved. The Buddha in traditional Siamese iconographical style of Maravijaya (Victory over Mara: Indian, bhumisparsa mudra, "Calling the Earth to Witness"); features and details of the monastic robe engraved; some minute bubbles; minute hole at top of head; rough base and heavy pontil-like mark; originally gilded.
Provenance
Source Fahim Kouchakji (b. Syria, 1886-1976) - 1956-02-13

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