Seated Buddha on Lotus Petal
Maker: Unknown
Seated Buddha on a lotus petal, bronze, cast, chased and formerly gilt.
History note: Formerly in the collection of the late Wolfgang Kirchstein, and lent anonymously to the Fitzwilliam since 1994.
Given by Lady Lane
Method of acquisition: Given (2000-07-10) by Lane, Lady
Production date: dated AD 1559 : Inscribed in Chinese ‘made on the eighth day of the fourth month of the thirty-seventh year of Jinjing' (1559 AD)
Sculpture Depth 15 cm Height 28.3 cm Width 21.2 cm
Casting
: Bronze, cast, chased and formerly gilded
Gilding
Chasing
Accession number: O.1-2000
Primary reference Number: 138763
External ID: CAM_CCF_O_1_2000
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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