Buddha Figure Item Number: N2.841 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Seated Buddha in meditative position with legs crossed under robes, eyes closed, and hands in lap. Has a dark brown patina; symmetrical; inscription on underside of base inside circle.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Collected during 1911
- Owned by James Fyfe-Smith and Mary G. Fyfe-Smith
- Owned by Florence Fyfe-Smith before 1957
- Received from Florence Fyfe-Smith (Donor) during 1957
What
- Name
- Buddha Figure
- Identification Number
- N2.841
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 15.5 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 13.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- James Fyfe-Smith, Mary G. Fyfe-Smith and Florence Fyfe-Smith
- Received from
- Florence Fyfe-Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Collection Date
- during 1911
- Ownership Date
- before 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 80