University of Michigan Museum of Art: Buddha, seated, with mandorla and dais; inscription; Artist Unknown, China

Accession Number: 1964/2.96
Title: Buddha, seated, with mandorla and dais; inscription
Artist: Artist Unknown, China
Medium and Support: bronze
Object Creation Date: 515
Object Creation Place: Asia (continent); China (nation)
Credit Line: Museum purchase for the James Marshall Plumer Memorial Collection
Style/Group/Movement: Buddhist
Period: China, Northern Wei period (386–534)
Dimensions: 9.9 cm x 3.9 cm x 1.9 cm (3 7/8 in. x 1 9/16 in. x 3/4 in.)
Century: 6th century
Primary Object Classification and Primary Object Type: Sculpture

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Secondary Object Classification and Secondary Object Type: Ritual Objects

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Primary Keywords: buddha; buddhism; flames; inscriptions; miniature (size attribute)
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Buddha, seated, with mandorla and dais; inscription; Artist Unknown, China