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East Asian Art

Figure of a Buddha

Made in China, Asia

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1644-1911

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Rock crystal
9 5/16 x 6 9/16 inches (23.7 x 16.6 cm)

Currently not on view

1944-20-206a,b

Gift of Major General and Mrs. William Crozier, 1944

Label

This seated buddha holds a begging bowl, emblematic of the vow of poverty taken by Buddhist monks.

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