A RARE GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA ENTHRONED 17TH-18TH CENTURY Shakyamuni sits in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base atop a rectangular throne centered with the flaming triratna motif and flanked by Buddhist lions. He holds his hands in bhumisparshamudra , the earth-touching gesture, and is clad in voluminous robes. The face is serene in expression, and the hair is in tight curls over the ushnisha . The figure is backed by an elaborate flaming aureole with images of lions, mounted figures, and makaras , all surmounted by a Garuda with serpents emanating from his mouth. 30 ¼ in. (76.8 cm.) high
A RARE GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA ENTHRONED 17TH-18TH CENTURY Shakyamuni sits in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base atop a rectangular throne centered with the flaming triratna motif and flanked by Buddhist lions. He holds his hands in bhumisparshamudra , the earth-touching gesture, and is clad in voluminous robes. The face is serene in expression, and the hair is in tight curls over the ushnisha . The figure is backed by an elaborate flaming aureole with images of lions, mounted figures, and makaras , all surmounted by a Garuda with serpents emanating from his mouth. 30 ¼ in. (76.8 cm.) high
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