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ca. 8th–9th century · Gold sheet, repoussé and chased · Asian Art

This Buddha holds his right hand in a teaching gesture (vitarkamudra) and stands under a tree that alludes to Bodhgaya, the place of his enlightenment. Such gold plaques were sometimes buried as a foundation deposit prior to the construction of a temple.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 8th–9th century

Medium

Gold sheet, repoussé and chased

Culture

Thailand

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, in honor of Douglas Dillon, 2001