A standing figure of the Buddha on a lotus base with the right hand extended in the vara mudra, expressing charity. Date: the third year of Ch'eng-hua.
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Title of artwork, date
Bronze Buddha, 1467
Date supported
1942
Medium and material
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
32 cm
Grant
19
Total cost
19
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