A RARE SMALL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA
CHINA, SIXTEEN KINGDOMS PERIOD (304-439)
A RARE SMALL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA CHINA, SIXTEEN KINGDOMS PERIOD (304-439) The figure is shown seated in dhyanasana on a slightly trapezoidal "lion" throne cast with two snarling lions flanking a stylized vase of lotus. The hands are held in dhyanamudra , and the palms are detailed by simple criss-crossed lines. The Buddha wears a large square shawl that is draped around the body and falls in deep U-shaped folds in front, where simple circles and rosettes are punched on the borders and on the base. The face is cast with a gentle, contemplative expression and the hair is shown in diagonal segments above the forehead and in curls on the ushnisha . A small attachment loop projects from the back of the head, and two from the back of the base. 5 in. (12.7 cm.) high, wood stand
A RARE SMALL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA
CHINA, SIXTEEN KINGDOMS PERIOD (304-439)
A RARE SMALL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA CHINA, SIXTEEN KINGDOMS PERIOD (304-439) The figure is shown seated in dhyanasana on a slightly trapezoidal "lion" throne cast with two snarling lions flanking a stylized vase of lotus. The hands are held in dhyanamudra , and the palms are detailed by simple criss-crossed lines. The Buddha wears a large square shawl that is draped around the body and falls in deep U-shaped folds in front, where simple circles and rosettes are punched on the borders and on the base. The face is cast with a gentle, contemplative expression and the hair is shown in diagonal segments above the forehead and in curls on the ushnisha . A small attachment loop projects from the back of the head, and two from the back of the base. 5 in. (12.7 cm.) high, wood stand
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