Gilt-bronze Buddha Ming dynasty, dated 1533-4

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Manager ID

1579

Title

Gilt-bronze Buddha Ming dynasty, dated 1533-4

Short title

Gilt-bronze Buddha Ming dynasty, dated 1533-4

Record number

BATEA : 1559

Simple name

buddha

Classified name

buddha; bronze; Ming; dated; Buddhist; China; 16th century; inscription; metal; lotus; lacquer; gilding; figure; religion; mudra;

Description

Description part summary

A gilt bronze Buddha seated on a cloth covered lotus throne, the end of the cloth falling down at the corners. The Buddha is shown with his hands one on top of the other with palms facing upwards in the dhyanamudra (gesture of meditation). The cloth has elaborate incised folds, the toggle and bracelet are very prominent, the petals of the lotus throne extend round the front only and are elaborately formed. The head has tightly twisted curls. The plain reverse of the lotus throne has a long inscription which includes the date 1533-34. There are traces of gilding on top of lacquer overall.

Description material

bronze

Description condition

fair

Description Colour

Aspect	Colour

	blackish

Description length

Description height

31cm

Description diameter

depth 15.5cm

Description width

21cm

Description depth

Description inscription

Description notes

Gallery location

Case 2-21

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