© Ashmolean Museum
9th century seated Buddha
Artist: Tibetan
Location: Ashmolean Museum
Date: 800 - 900
Materials: bronze, partly gilt
Dimensions: 10 cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £8,500 (Total: £17,000)
Vendor: Spink
Review number: 4478 (1997)
Provenance:
Private collection; Spink & Son.
Description:
A rare example of Tibetan sculpture, with the Buddha seated in the lotus position, making the earth-touching gesture with his hand. A small projection behind would have secured a bronze back-plate, now missing.
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