Statuette

89-13-12

From: North Thailand

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 89-13-12
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Buddhist
Provenience North Thailand
Date Made 15th Century?
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Iconography Buddha | Virasana | Dhyana Mudra
Description

Bronze Buddha seated in virasana and dhyana mudra. Knob-like usnisa. Molded in one piece with base. Bottom half of base is hollow. Perforated base with pattern of foliage and three walking elephants. Probably 15th century.

Credit Line Gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Lyons, Keeper of the Asian Collections, University Museum, 1989

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