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A gilt bronze figure of Buddha, 16th/17th century, Tibet
The Buddha is seated in padmasana on a double lotus base - his right hand placed in the earth touching
mudra, or bhumisparsa, and the left hand in dhyana mudra. The figure is dressed in a simple monastic
robe with a scrolling floral border; this falls from the left shoulder and gathers in folds on the
ground in front, leaving the two upturned feet exposed. The pendulous ears, urna to the forehead, and
high ushnisha topped by a cintamani (the wish fulfilling jewel) finial are all characteristics of
Buddha and symbolise his wisdom.
Between the two sets of crisply cast leaves that extend around the back of the supporting base, there
is a plain band upon which rests the top layer of the lotus throne. The figure, and the top and
bottom of the base, comprise three separately cast sections. Overall, the casting is thick and heavy,
and the gold rich.
Height: 27 cm
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