Figure

Description

Figure of Buddha made of teak wood and overlaid with lacquer and gold leaf, represented as an austere standing image with an angular treatment of the elongated hands and draped body, on a stepped octagonal wooden pedestal: Southeast Asia, Myanmar, early 19th century

Museum reference

A.1887.414

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

Myanmar, Southeast Asia
Myanmar, Southeast Asia

Date

Early 19th century

Style / Culture

Buddhist

Materials

Teak, Lacquer, Gold leaf, Wood

Physical description

Teak wood overlaid with lacquer and gold leaf; on stepped octagonal wooden pedestal

Associations

Depicted: Buddha

On display

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