Buddha figurine

Museum number:
9-8318a-c
Permalink:
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Accession number:
Acc.2405
Object count:
3
Description:
a) figurine; seated wood Buddha in namasakra mudra, original lacquer finish of robe and gilted skin areas completely worn off; b) lotus pedestal with carved base; c) detached carved flame-shaped backboard, lacquer peeling to expose gesso; Buddhist image for household or small temple
Donor:
University Art Museum (UC Berkeley)
Collection place:
Japan
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Figurines
Accession date:
1968
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Images:
Hearst Museum object 1 of 2 titled Buddha figurine, accession number 9-8318a-c, described as a) figurine; seated wood Buddha in namasakra mudra, original lacquer finish of robe and gilted skin areas completely worn off; b) lotus pedestal with carved base; c) detached carved flame-shaped backboard, lacquer peeling to expose gesso; Buddhist image for household or small templeHearst Museum object 2 of 2 titled Buddha figurine, accession number 9-8318a-c, described as a) figurine; seated wood Buddha in namasakra mudra, original lacquer finish of robe and gilted skin areas completely worn off; b) lotus pedestal with carved base; c) detached carved flame-shaped backboard, lacquer peeling to expose gesso; Buddhist image for household or small temple
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Buddha figurine, accession number 9-8318a-c, described as a) figurine; seated wood Buddha in namasakra mudra, original lacquer finish of robe and gilted skin areas completely worn off; b) lotus pedestal with carved base; c) detached carved flame-shaped backboard, lacquer peeling to expose gesso; Buddhist image for household or small temple

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