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Buddha Shakyamuni in a House of Jewels at Bodhgaya19th century

Not on view
Gilt wood or metal miniature shrine tower with tiered roofs, upturned corner finials, and a small seated figure visible through an arched niche in the base

Unknown, Buddha Shakyamuni in a House of Jewels at Bodhgaya, 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Pratapaditya Pal, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Buddha Shakyamuni in a House of Jewels at Bodhgaya
Place Made
Burma (Myanmar)
Date Made
19th century
Medium
Gilt copper alloy
Dimensions
Buddha: 5 x 2 1/8 x 2 in.; 12.7 x 5.3975 x 5.08 cm; House: 27.94 x 8.255 x 8.255 cm. (11 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Pratapaditya Pal
Accession Number
AC1992.206.2.1-.2
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art