Seated Buddha on Arched Base

Thailand

14th/15th century

  • Titles Seated Buddha on Arched Base (Descriptive)
  • Medium bronze and gilt
  • Dimensions 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (13.3 x 8.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. Thomas A. Gaskin in memory of Colonel Robert Bartelt and in honor of General Tienchai, 2006.292
  • Work Type sculpture
  • Classification Sculpture

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