Head of a Buddha
Maker: Unknown
Cast iron head of a Buddha, with seams down the centre back and down the two sides. The head is truncated below the ear lobes. It has holes in the centres of the ears, in the hair at the centre front, and about opposite on the seam line at the back. It is attached to a tubular brass rod, which fits into a wooden base.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Lady Clark, in memory of Professor Sir Grahame Clark
Method of acquisition: Given (1996-07-15) by Clark, Lady
Yuan Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
1279
CE
-
1644
CE
Base
composed of
wooden
Rod
composed of
brass (alloy)
Sculpture
Depth 19.1 cm
Height 25.8 cm
Width 17.5 cm
Plinth
Depth 20.5 cm
Height 20.1 cm
Width 20.5 cm
Tube
Height 12.4 cm
Stand
Height 20.5 cm
Bronze
Height 26 cm
Accession number: O.2-1996
Primary reference Number: 138787
External ID: CAM_CCF_O_2_1996
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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