Figure, of Buddha

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This bronze sculptured seated figure of Buddha was found in Ceylon (modern Sri Lanka) in 1826. It was discovered on the site of an ancient temple in the neighbourhood of the King's Palace, Kandy, where it is supposed to have lain since the conversion of the King of Kandy to the Roman Catholic faith in the 15th century.

The Buddha figure is seated on a lotus base. He has assumed Sattvaparyankasana, the position of meditation, with his hands resting in his lap. The right hand, palm turned upwards, lies in the palm of the left.

The arrangement of the hands denotes meditation and is called 'Dhyanamudra'. The flaming motif on the Buddha's head (Siraspata) refers to his enlightenment.

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• Online ID: 000-180-000-541-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.395.9
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Figure / Buddha
  
• Dimensions: 15.75" H
  
• What: Figure / Buddha
  
• Subject: Sculpture
  
• Who: Buddha
  Mayne Collection
  
• Where: Sri Lanka, Kandy, King's Palace
  
• Event:
• Description: Figure of Buddha in bronze, seated: Sri Lanka, Kandy, found at an ancient temple site near the King's Palace in 1826
  
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