Figure

Description

Bronze sculpure of the Buddha Amida seated in meditation with a mandorla behind his head: Japan, 18th - 19th century

Museum reference

A.1908.243

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

18th - 19th century

Style / Culture

Buddhist

Materials

Bronze

Physical description

Bronze; cast in several pieces and joined by solder

Associations

Depicted: Amida Butsu

Exhibitions

• Traditions in Sculpture (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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