Figure Item Number: Ej132 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Seated image of the Buddha in the bhumisparsa mudra. Flame-like top knot; clay core.
Cultural Context
pilgrimage souvenir
Iconographic Meaning
Buddha, as indicated by ushnisha and urna, in bhumisparsa position - calling the earth to witness.
Item History
- Made in Thailand
- Collected between 1955 and 1973
- Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
- Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- Ej132
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- clay and bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 5.0 cm, width 3.4 cm, depth 1.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Thai
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
When
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 80
- Accession Number
- 0580/0041