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Seated buddha
Seated buddha

Seated buddha

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1600-1700
MaterialsLacquer on wood, gilded wood (laurel)
DimensionsH. 68 in x W. 32 in x D. 24 in, H. 172.7 cm x W. 81.3 cm x D. 61 cm
Credit LineDonated by Joseph Keh, Jr. and family in memory of Joseph Keh, Sr. and Mary Ang Keh
Object number2000.33
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsSculpture
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More Information
The piece is representative of Buddhist sculpture made from around 1600 to 1750. The large, slightly squarish head, the body type, and the style of lotus decor on the base are typical of this period. Buddhism underwent a resurgence in China during this period, as many sought spiritual and physical refuge from the chaotic events that led to the fall of the Ming dynasty. This piece has a long history in San Francisco: It was a popular attraction in the Keh family's shop during much of the twentieth century.
Subject
  • Buddha