Statue

29-96-835A

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 29-96-835A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Technique Carved | Gilded
Iconography Buddha
Description

Gilded statue of the Buddha seated in meditation. He sits atop a lotus throne with an octogonal base (29-96-835B) and has a mandorla (29-96-835C) that fits into a slot behind him. The letter "E" is written on the bottom.

Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number CG2016-1-251 - Found in Collection Number

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