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Figure
Buddha, Blance de Chine, sitting cross-legged in the pose of contemplation on an oval pedestal base and leaning against a flat oval back that comes to a point and curls over the head of the buddha; the buddha is wearing traditional dress which is incised to create folds, on it's head is a beaded headdress applied in relief, the flat oval back is sprigged with leaves and lotus flowers in high relief.
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Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 38926
Creation/Production
Unknown
Date: 18th century (early)
Acquisition
Purchase, 25/5/1959
Measurements
Height
(cm): 15.4
Length
(cm): 9.2
Width
(cm): 5.8
Height
(in): 6
Length
(in): 3
Width
(in): 2
Techniques
cast
forming
Applied Art
moulded
forming
Applied Art
applied
decoration
Applied Art
incised
decoration
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
Blanc de Chine
Location
In store
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