Accession Number
1964/2.92

Title
Buddha, seated in the pralambapadasana pose (with legs pendant), in abhaya mudra

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
7th century - 8th century

Medium & Support
bronze

Dimensions
2 3/16 in x 1 5/16 in x 11/16 in (5.6 cm x 3.4 cm x 1.8 cm)

Credit Line
Museum purchase for the James Marshall Plumer Memorial Collection

Subject matter
The Buddha, shown in abhaya mudra, the gesture of reassurance, with one hand raised, palm outward.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
altarpiece

Additional Object Classification(s)
Ritual Object

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Buddhas (visual works)
Buddhism
altarpieces
miniature (size attribute)