| Place | Asia: Burma |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART28535.017 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 15.2 x 22.8 cm(comp); 20.7 x 25.4cm(sheet) |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Korsch, John Donald |
| Place made | Burma |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Reclining Buddha, Tavoy
Description
A sketch of the famous "Reclining Buddha" near the rice mills. The Buddha is approcimately 120' long. Buddha is believed to have died resting on his side with his head propped up on his right hand and consequently all reclining Buddhas are portrayed this way.