Crowned Buddha with Hands in Gesture of Teaching

Q: Where can I see this sculpture?

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to Angkor period, 12th century or later. It's made from bronze Khmer created it.

Q: What is notable about Crowned Buddha with Hands in Gesture of Teaching (Vitarkamudra) ?

Khmer made from bronze, it measures 15.7 × 5.8 × 2.3 cm (6 1/8 × 2 1/4 × 7/8 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Khmer crafted this Asian sculpture, dating to Angkor period, 12th century or later. Made from bronze, it measures 15.7 × 5.8 × 2.3 cm (6 1/8 × 2 1/4 × 7/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to Angkor period, 12th century or later. It's made from bronze Khmer created it.

Khmer made from bronze, it measures 15.7 × 5.8 × 2.3 cm (6 1/8 × 2 1/4 × 7/8 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Crowned Buddha with Hands in Gesture of Teaching <em>(Vitarkamudra)</em>

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