Crowned and bejeweled Buddha image and throne

Unknown artist

Approx. 1860–1880

Wood and iron, with lacquer, gilding, and mirrored glass

Asian Art Museum

A gilded and jeweled throne with a seated Buddha figure is displayed against a gray background. The elaborate structure features intricate carvings and red lacquered surfaces. A gilded and jeweled throne with a seated Buddha figure is displayed against a gray background. The elaborate structure features intricate carvings and red lacquered surfaces. This lavish enthroned Buddha evokes the elaborate temple interiors of 19th-century Burma.