Accession Number1964/2.23
TitleA Votive plaque depicting the Buddha seated in dhyana mudra, and flanked by two stupas
Artist(s)ChineseArtist NationalityChinese (culture or style)Object Creation Date618-907Medium & Supportterracotta, moldedDimensions 1 7/8 in. x 1 1/2 in. ( 4.8 cm x 3.8 cm )
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Caroline I. Plumer for the James Marshall Plumer CollectionSubject matterBuddha, seated cross-legged in what may be dhyana mudra (the hand gesture of meditation), flanked by two stupas, and with a mandorla behind his head, all in low, molded relief on a votive plaque.
Physical DescriptionA small, thin, molded clay plaque with a bas-relief scene.
Primary Object Classification Sculpture Primary Object TypereliefAdditional Object Classification(s)Ritual ObjectCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
Buddhas (visual works)
Buddhism
bas-relief (sculpture technique)
lotus (motif)
miniature (size attribute)
plaques (flat objects)
stupas