Reliquary in the Form of a Standing Buddha on a Lotus Pedestal

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Ming dynasty, 1368–1644
Period: Yongle period, 1403–1424
Date: early 15th century
Material: Bronze with gilding
from: China, Asia
Classification: Metalwork, sculpture
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: height of figure and stand: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
width of figure and stand: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
depth of figure and stand: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
height of figure only: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
width of figure only: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
depth of figure only: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
height of stand only: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
diameter of top of stand: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
diameter of base of stand: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
height of metal pegs on top of stand: 1/8 in. (0.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Lionberger Davis
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 113:1965

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