SculptureThai7th-8th century

Standing Buddha

ca. 7th-9th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Bronze with traces of black lacquer and gilding

Culture

Thai

Period

Dvaravati period, 4th-8th century

Century

7th-8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

14.9 x 6 cm (5 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.)

Provenance

Paul Bernat purchased in Bangkok, Thailand in 1970.

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