Seated Buddhist figure

Details

• Title

  Seated Buddhist figure

• Associated people

  Hongwu, Emperor of China (ruled 1368 - 1398) (named on object)

• Associated place

  Asia › China (place of creation)

• Date

  1396
  Ming Dynasty, Hongwu Period (1368 - 1398)

• Material and technique

  gilt bronze

• Material index

  processed material › metal › alloy › copper alloy › bronze;

  processed material › metal › gold

• Technique index

  formed › cast;

  covered › metallized › gilded

• Object type

  sculpture › figure › figurine;

  religious/ritual equipment

• Dimensions

  5.8 x 3.5 x 2.7 cm max. (height x width x depth)

• No. of items

  1

• Credit line

  Purchased with the assistance of an anonymous benefactor, 1999.

• Museum location

  Second floor | Gallery 38 | China from AD 800

• Museum department

  Eastern Art

• Accession no.

  EA1999.40

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