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Seated Buddha
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Portable Buddhist figures and objects like this gilt bronze had a variety of uses. They could have been carried in religious processions. Others could serve as donations, souvenirs, or votive items in the context of pilgrimages to religious sites. Their miniature size also made them appropriate for placement on private altars or shrines for personal devotion.
| Artist / Maker | China, Tang dynasty (618-907) |
|---|---|
| Date | 600s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Tang dynasty (618-907) |
| Medium | gilt bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 13.3 x 6.9 cm (5 1/4 x 2 11/16 in.); Figure: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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