Hand
Artist/maker unknown, Thai
Geography:
Made in Thailand, Asia
Period:
Sukhothai Period (13th-15th century)Date:
14th centuryMedium:
BronzeDimensions:
20 x 4 1/2 x 12 5/8 inches (50.8 x 11.4 x 32.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1994-148-771Credit Line:
Stella Kramrisch Collection, 1994
Made in Thailand, Asia
Period:
Sukhothai Period (13th-15th century)Date:
14th centuryMedium:
BronzeDimensions:
20 x 4 1/2 x 12 5/8 inches (50.8 x 11.4 x 32.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1994-148-771Credit Line:
Stella Kramrisch Collection, 1994
Label:
This hand, together with its companion, were probably part of a larger sculpture of a Buddha. Together they form the earth-touching gesture (blumisparshamudra). According to Buddhist doctrine, through this gesture The Buddha calls the earth goddess to affirm that he is entitled to attain enlightenment following his triumph over Mara, the destroyer.
This hand, together with its companion, were probably part of a larger sculpture of a Buddha. Together they form the earth-touching gesture (blumisparshamudra). According to Buddhist doctrine, through this gesture The Buddha calls the earth goddess to affirm that he is entitled to attain enlightenment following his triumph over Mara, the destroyer.
