Sakyamuni Buddha

NameSculpture

CultureTibetan Buddhist

Date1970-1979

Place madeNepal, South Asia, Asia

MediumBronze, paper, copper

Dimensions14 9/16 × 9 7/16 × 6 11/16 in. (37 × 24 × 17 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Marcia Keegan, A.2016.38.1

Object numberA.2016.38.1

DescriptionSeated Buddha figure. Figure is seated with the proper right hand resting, palm down, on the knee, while proper left hand is extended with the palm up. The legs are crossed, and the figure wears a sash across one shoulder. Base has a semi-circular design around the edge.