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DATED THIRD YEAR OF CHENGHUA (AD 1468) AND OF THE PERIOD
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A DATED MING GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SAKYAMUNI
dated third year of chenghua (ad 1468) and of the period
Cast seated in vajrasana on a waisted lotus base, the hands lowered together in dhyanamudra, wearing a loose robe over one shoulder and falling in folds over the legs, the hair in tight curls around the urna, above a serene expression with downcast eyes, the base inscribed 'Devoutly made out of respect for the Buddha in the third year of Chenghua'
14 in. (36.2 cm.) high
dated third year of chenghua (ad 1468) and of the period
Cast seated in vajrasana on a waisted lotus base, the hands lowered together in dhyanamudra, wearing a loose robe over one shoulder and falling in folds over the legs, the hair in tight curls around the urna, above a serene expression with downcast eyes, the base inscribed 'Devoutly made out of respect for the Buddha in the third year of Chenghua'
14 in. (36.2 cm.) high