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figure
Object Type
figure
Museum number
1859,1228.3
Description
Figure (the Buddha Akshobhya). Made of bronze. Cast. Seated on lotus base.
Production date
10thC
Production place
Made in:
Java
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Kedu
(?)
Materials
bronze
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Height:
13.70 centimetres
Curator's comments
Register says: Bronze seated figure of Buddha in attitude of "witnessing". Right hand on knee, back of hand outwards. Round lotus throne, square pedestal, screen with ornamented projections at back. Found in Kedu. Raffles collection Presented by the Executor of Lady Raffles
Location
Not on display
Subjects
buddha
Associated names
Representation of:
Akṣhobhya (阿芻婆)
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Rev William Charles Raffles Flint
Acquisition date
1859
Department
Asia
Registration number
1859,1228.3