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Standing Buddha

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At A Glance

  • Period

    20th century

  • Geography

    Thailand

  • Material

    Stone

  • Dimension

    H x W x D: 113 x 37.5 x 20 cm (44 1/2 x 14 3/4 x 7 7/8 in)

  • Accession Number

    S1987.908

  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_S1987.908

Object Details

  • Provenance

    ?-1970
    William H. Wolff, Inc., New York, NY, method of acquisition unknown [1]
    1970-1987
    Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987), purchased from William H. Wolff, Inc. in New York, NY [2]
    From 1987
    Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, gift of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler [2]
    Notes:
    [1] See William H. Wolff Inc. invoice to Dr. Arthur Sackler, February 11, 1970, stock number 02/540B, where the object is described as “Limestone Standing BUDDHA 44 ¼ inches high Thailand, Mon-Dvaravati Period, 9th century,” copy in object file.
    [2] See note 1.
    [3] Pursuant to the agreement between Dr. Arthur M. Sackler and the Smithsonian Institution, dated July 28, 1982, legal title of the donated objects was transferred to the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery on September 11, 1987.
    Research Completed October 17, 2022

  • Collection

    Arthur M. Sackler Collection

  • Exhibition History

    Pan-Smithsonian Institution installation, The Commons, Smithsonian "Castle" Building, June 17, 2004-February 9, 2023 (June 17, 2004 to February 9, 2023)
    In Praise of Ancestors: Ritual Objects from China (September 28, 1987 to January 1, 1989)

  • Previous custodian or owner

    William H. Wolff, Inc. (1906-1991)
    Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987)

  • Origin

    Thailand

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Arthur M. Sackler

  • Type

    Sculpture

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