Badulla Preaching Buddha
| Badulla Preaching Buddha | |
|---|---|
| Year | c. 6th century AD (Anuradhapura period) |
| Type | sculpture |
| Medium | hollow cast bronze |
| Dimensions | 54.5 cm (21.5 in) |
| Location | Colombo National Museum, Colombo |
Badulla Bronze Buddha is a Buddha statue belonging to Sri Lanka’s Anuradhapura period. The sculpture, found in the Badulla, Sri Lanka was created around 6th century AD. This statue is made of hollow cast bronze.[1] Currently displayed at Colombo National Museum, this statue is 54.5 cm high.[1]
Statue
Buddha, in Virasana posture depicts vitarka mudra in right hand.[2] The statue represents Buddha in a preaching moment. The left hand of Buddha is depicted with kataka hasta mudra while holding the robe.[2]
The usnisha, a common feature of Anuradhapura period Buddha statues, is fairly seen.[1] When found, the Buddha was in a damaged condition.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Badulla Preaching Buddha Statue, Colombo National Museum". Lanka Pradeepa. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- ^ a b c Ranjith Hewage (2012). "විතර්ක මුද්රාව නිරූපණය කෙරෙන බුදු පිළිම වහන්සේ". විස්මිත අතීත උරුමයන්. Susara Publishers. ISBN 9789556761658.