buddha, diversity of style and iconography
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| Description | The diversity of style and iconography in sculptures produced in mainland Southeast Asia from the 6th through 9th centuries reflects the many regional cultures then thriving in that part of the world. In general, two systems of classification are used to help define the regional styles found here: one relies on political terms such as Dvaravati and pre-Angkor, while the more recent system groups by language and/or ethnic types such as Mon and Khmer. The date and provenance of this bronze Buddha are difficult to establish. His garments are similar to 7th- or 8th-century examples. However, his shawl is draped over only one shoulder, and his torso is more elongated and features more pronounced. Both characteristics might place this sculpture slightly later, since elongated torsos typify sculpture made at Haripunjaya from the middle of the 10th to about the 13th century. During the period, Haripunjaya remained a Mon stronghold while much of Thailand was under Khmer control. This modest sculpture, then, may represent a rare example of the later Mon style and provide a link between these traditions and those of Haripunjaya. |
| Creator | Thai, Asian, Southeast Asian, Thai |
| Museum | Asia Society Museum, New York, New York, USA. 1979.074 Asia Society: The Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection |
| Beginning Date | 0900 |
| Ending Date | 1099 |
| Date | Mon style, 10th-11th century |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Format (Medium) | Copper alloy |
| Format (Extent) | H. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm) |
| Identifier | CAMIO: ASIA.1979.074 |
| Coverage | Thailand |
| Rights | Licensed for non-commercial, educational use. http://www.asiasociety.org/ |
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