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Buddha Statues

 Collection
Identifier: AS13

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

This collection of wooden statues, found in the McCormick Library of Special Collections, consists of eight figures of the Buddha in various poses. The statues depict the Buddha in seated and standing positions. Materials are wood, gilt, polychrome and paint.

Dates

  • undated

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations. This collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

8 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection of wooden statues, found in the McCormick Library of Special Collections, consists of eight figures of the Buddha in various poses.

Title
Guide to the Buddha Statues
Author
Emily Head
Date
November 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Library Details

Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635