Statue
| Object Number: | 2005-10-17B |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Burmese Thai Buddhist |
| Provenience: | Burma |
| Date Made: | 19th Century |
| Early Date: | 1800 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Wood Lacquer Glass |
| Technique: | Gilded Inlaid |
| Iconography: | Buddha |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection, 2005 |
| Other Number: | 25.256 - Other Number |
Description
Standing Buddha in a classic Mandalay style posture. The Buddha's left hand holds his robe, while his right hand holds a myrobalan seed (Terminalia chebula). This herbal medicine treats physical disorders and also is reported to induce elevated psychic states that facilitate meditation. Ornate gilded robes with glass inlay.
Bibliography:
| [Article] Lang, Stephen A., and White, Joyce C. 2008. "The Asian Section". Arts of Asia. Kowloon. Arts of Asia Publications, Ltd. Vol. 38. no. 5. pg. 96-110 Actual Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: Pg. 109, Fig. 58 | View Objects related to this Actual Citation |
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