Buddha, Seated in Bhumisparsa Mudrâ, on a Throne

Accession Number
2005/1.449

Title
Buddha, Seated in Bhumisparsa Mudrâ, on a Throne

Artist(s)
Thai

Object Creation Date
18th century - 19th century

Medium & Support
lacquered and gilt wood

Dimensions
13 3/4 in. x 7 1/16 in. x 3 9/16 in. ( 35 cm x 18 cm x 9 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection

Subject matter
The Buddha in bhumisparsa mudra (the gesture of touching the earth with his right hand, palm inward), signaling his victory over Mara. In Southeast Asian contexts, this hand gesture is often referred to as Maravijaya mudra, or "victory over Mara."

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Rights
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Keywords
Buddhism

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