DepartmentAsia
Phra Nak Prok Buddha (Buddha protected by the nine-headed King of Nagas) in Bhumisparsha mudra
NameSculpture
CultureThai Buddhist
Dateca. 1850
Place madeThailand, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumBronze, gold leaf
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/16 x 4 5/16 x 2 3/4 in. (18 x 11 x 7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Diane & Sandy Besser
Object numberFA.2006.70.3
DescriptionSmall seated Buddha, resting on a graduated base with a flame- like corona behind. Bronze with remnants of gold paint or gilt. Buddha's robe and headdress are bright gold.
Artist unrecorded
19th century (possibly earlier)
1970-1979
Early- mid 20th century
1800-1850
ca. 6th AD (?)
c. 1935