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Buddha Preaching the Dharma (Buddhist Law)

18th century
Not on view
The Buddha raises his right hand in vitarka mudra, the gesture of expounding his teachings.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Buddha Preaching the Dharma (Buddhist Law)
  • Period: Kandyan period (1480–1815)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Sri Lanka (Kandy district)
  • Medium: Ivory
  • Dimensions: H. 12 13/16 in. (32.5 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); D. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Barry Fernando, M.D. and Coleene Fernando, M.D., 2010
  • Object Number: 2010.475.6
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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