Collection

Figurine of Buddha

Made:
1801-1900 in Sri Lanka
Bronze figurine of Buddha seated under a large copper tree Bronze figurine of Buddha seated under a large copper tree Bronze figurine of Buddha seated under a large copper tree
Bronze figurine of Buddha seated under a large copper tree Bronze figurine of Buddha seated under a large copper tree Bronze figurine of Buddha seated under a large copper tree

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Bronze figurine of Buddha seated under a large copper tree
Science Museum Group
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Bronze figurine of Buddha seated under a large copper tree
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bronze figurine of Buddha seated under a large copper tree
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bronze figurine of Buddha seated under a large copper tree, Sri Lankan (formerly Ceylon), 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A635762
Materials:
complete, bronze, wood and copper
Measurements:
overall: 280 mm x 158 mm x 175 mm, .211 kg
Buddha: 53 mm
type:
statue

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