SculptureChinese5th-6th century

Small Votive Sculpture of a Buddha Seated in Meditation (Dhyana-Mudra)

first half 5th-first half 6th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Cast bronze with cold-worked elements

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Wei, 386-534

Century

5th-6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 15.4 x W. 4.8 x D. 4.2 cm (6 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 5/8 in.)

Provenance

[Kaikodo, New York, May 1997] sold; to Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation, Woodside, CA (2000-2006), partial gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2006.

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