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Buddha calling the Earth to witness

Buddha calling the Earth to witness
(1293-1294)

Medium
bronze, gilt

Measurements
18.3 × 10.5 × 6.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1979

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Pagan, Burma

Inscription
incised on back of the base c.: (655 year for the reward of Anomadaasi Buddha)

Accession Number
AS1-1979

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Buddha Shakyamuni, seated in 'earth witness' position, on tiered throne.