Figure Item Number: Ej133 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Buddha seated cross-legged with hands in lap, palms upward, on a three tiered platform. Figure and platform are elaborate in design. Pointed leaf-like projections from knees and shoulders. Similar projections from pointed topknot (tip of topknot chipped) run from behind the ear to the shoulder. Diamond ornament on chest.
History Of Use
Used in small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
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
- Ej133
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 10.7 cm, width 7.2 cm, depth 3.0 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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 80
- Accession Number
- 0580/0120