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The text inscribed on this carved Buddha figure is Burmese. The details of the figure are scored, painted and gilded.

Elgin Museum

Elgin

Title

Praying Buddha

Medium

stone, alabaster, gilt & paint

Measurements

H 34 x W 13 x D 18 cm

Accession number

ELGNM: 1883.7

Acquisition method

purchased by the Elgin Scientific and Literary Society, now The Moray Society, from Mr W. Wright, Elgin, 1883

Work type

Statue

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Elgin Museum

1 High Street, Elgin, Moray IV30 1EQ Scotland

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