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Buddha
Buddha
Buddha
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Buddha

NameSculpture
CultureBurmese
DateEarly 20th c.
Place madeMyanmar, Southeast Asia, ASIA
Place madeBurma, Southeast Asia, Asia
Place madeMyanmar, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWood, gilt, paint
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. (15.5 x 6 x 3.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser
Object numberFA.2003.37.60
DescriptionSmall seated buddha, part of one corner of the base is broken off. Buddha is made of wood, with some remnants of paint and gold leaf. Permanently mounted on a stand.
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