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Buddha: C.344-1934

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Buddha

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Buff stoneware figure of Buddha, on a based shaped like a lotus leaf, with a yellow brown glaze. Seated in contemplation, hands resting in his lap, with his palms facing upwards.

Notes

History note: Unknown before seller

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 28.5 cm
Width: 16.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

T’ang Dynasty (618-906)
618 - 906

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.344-1934
Primary reference Number: 74623
Brangwyn Collection: 6
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 8 September 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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