Seated Jina, 12th-13th century or later. Brass with gold and ruby inlay, 3 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 7/16 in. (10 x 7.5 x 3.7 cm). Bequest of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner, 2010.48.37. Creative Commons-BY.

Seated Jina

12th-13th century or later

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Brass with gold and ruby inlay
Medium: brass, gold, ruby, inlay
Locations: Possible place made: Rajasthan, India, Possible place made: Gujarat, India
Dimensions: 3 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 7/16 in. (10 x 7.5 x 3.7 cm)
Inscribed: On reverse of base, in Devanagari: "Candra palenaka bhutapala sri vijayasena murti" Possible translation: "The image [set up by] Vijayasena of the time of [king] Chandrapala, with gold inlay and ruby eyes." (Reading provided by donor, to be reviewed by curator)