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Seated Crowned and Jeweled Buddha

late 10th century
Not on view
Although similar in style to the famous hoard of Pala bronzes found at Kurkihar (in the state of Bihar), this sculpture was found in northeastern Thailand. That it had arrived there by the first half of the twelfth century can be determined by its halo, which is a Thai replacement that may date from as early as the eleventh century. Images of crowned and jeweled Buddhas became popular in both Thailand and Cambodia during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. They were probably based on Pala sculptures like this one.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Seated Crowned and Jeweled Buddha
  • Period: Pala period
  • Date: late 10th century
  • Culture: India
  • Medium: Bronze with silver inlay
  • Dimensions: H. (without halo): 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
    H. (with halo): 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1990
  • Object Number: 1990.121a
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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