Standing Buddha, anonymous, c. 600 - c. 800

Standing Buddha, anonymous, c. 600 - c. 800

bronze, h 20.0cm × w 5.5cm × d 4.9cm More details

This kind of Buddha figurine is based on Indian models and was widely distributed in Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. With his right hand, the Buddha is making the vitarka mudra, the gesture of teaching. The halo behind his head may be a later addition.

On display in Asian pavilion, room 2

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