Buddha head

Museum number:
9-14971a,b
Permalink:
ark:/21549/hm210914971a@2cb
Description:
Buddha head, cast iron, on modern hardwood base; (a) Buddha head, elongated ears, nipple-like projections above brows and on back; 2 large perforations on back; cast iron; h: standing 23.5cm; (b) hardwood fitted base, 5 ft; 1. 18.5cm. Context: Identified by Mr. Little as a Ming Dynasty cast iron head of the Buddha statue from China, date: 15th century A.D. or possibly as late as early 16 century.
Collection place:
China
Culture or time period:
East Asia Buddhist and Ming dynasty (1368–1644 AD)
Object type:
ethnography
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Images:
Hearst Museum object 1 of 4 titled Buddha head, accession number 9-14971a,b, described as Buddha head, cast iron, on modern hardwood base; (a) Buddha head, elongated ears, nipple-like projections above brows and on back; 2 large perforations on back; cast iron; h: standing 23.5cm; (b) hardwood fitted base, 5 ft; 1. 18.5cm. Context: Identified by Mr. Little as a Ming Dynasty cast iron head of the Buddha statue from China, date: 15th century A.D. or possibly as late as early 16 century.Hearst Museum object 2 of 4 titled Buddha head, accession number 9-14971a,b, described as Buddha head, cast iron, on modern hardwood base; (a) Buddha head, elongated ears, nipple-like projections above brows and on back; 2 large perforations on back; cast iron; h: standing 23.5cm; (b) hardwood fitted base, 5 ft; 1. 18.5cm. Context: Identified by Mr. Little as a Ming Dynasty cast iron head of the Buddha statue from China, date: 15th century A.D. or possibly as late as early 16 century.Hearst Museum object 3 of 4 titled Buddha head, accession number 9-14971a,b, described as Buddha head, cast iron, on modern hardwood base; (a) Buddha head, elongated ears, nipple-like projections above brows and on back; 2 large perforations on back; cast iron; h: standing 23.5cm; (b) hardwood fitted base, 5 ft; 1. 18.5cm. Context: Identified by Mr. Little as a Ming Dynasty cast iron head of the Buddha statue from China, date: 15th century A.D. or possibly as late as early 16 century.Hearst Museum object 4 of 4 titled Buddha head, accession number 9-14971a,b, described as Buddha head, cast iron, on modern hardwood base; (a) Buddha head, elongated ears, nipple-like projections above brows and on back; 2 large perforations on back; cast iron; h: standing 23.5cm; (b) hardwood fitted base, 5 ft; 1. 18.5cm. Context: Identified by Mr. Little as a Ming Dynasty cast iron head of the Buddha statue from China, date: 15th century A.D. or possibly as late as early 16 century.
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Buddha head, accession number 9-14971a,b, described as Buddha head, cast iron, on modern hardwood base; (a) Buddha head, elongated ears, nipple-like projections above brows and on back; 2 large perforations on back; cast iron; h: standing 23.5cm; (b) hardwood fitted base, 5 ft; 1. 18.5cm. Context: Identified by Mr. Little as a Ming Dynasty cast iron head of the Buddha statue from China, date: 15th century A.D. or possibly as late as early 16 century.

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