An arched dark relief of a seated, cross-legged figure flanked by two smaller standing figures. Traces of red pigment mark the central face. Multiple carved tiered towers fill the upper arch over a decorated, patterned base.

Buddhist Shrine

Maker Tibetan

Datec. 15th century

Place of originTibet, Tibet, Asia

MediumMolded terra cotta

Dimensions6 1/16 x 4 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (15.4 x 10.8 x 3.5 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Ruth Pruitt Phillips

Object number1997.24

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionAn arched dark relief of a seated, cross-legged figure flanked by two smaller standing figures. Traces of red pigment mark the central face. Multiple carved tiered towers fill the upper arch over a decorated, patterned base.

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