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Buddha Shakyamuni14th-15th century

Not on view
Small bronze sculpture of a seated figure in cross-legged pose with hands nested in lap, heavy verdigris patina, flame-shaped crown, on a tiered lotus base

Unknown, Buddha Shakyamuni, 14th-15th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Museum Acquisition Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Buddha Shakyamuni
Place Made
Sri Lanka, Divided Kingdoms period
Date Made
14th-15th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (8.89 x 6.35 x 3.81 cm)
Credit Line
Museum Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
M.76.53.2
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Romain, Julie. "Ananda Coomaraswamy and the formation of the Sri Lanka collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art." Journal of the History of Collections 28 no.3 (2016): 465-478.

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