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A marble figure of the Buddha reclining on a wooden boat-shaped canopy in the form of a naga (snake) with scales made from mirror glass. The interior is covered with red paint.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Forest Hill

Title

Figure of the Buddha Reclining on a Wooden Boat-Shaped Canopy in the Form of a Naga (Snake)

Date

19th C

Medium

marble, wood (?), glass, pigment & metal (?)

Measurements

H 45.5 x W 71.5 x D 14.5 cm

Accession number

nn6376

Work type

Sculpture

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Horniman Museum and Gardens

100 London Road, Forest Hill, Greater London SE23 3PQ England

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