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8TH CENTURY
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A Javanese gold and silver figure of Buddha Sakyamuni
8th century
Seated in vajrasana on a separate moulded silver lotus base, his right hand in vitarkamudra, the left resting on his lap, wearing diaphanous cloak, his face with meditative expression, urna, elongated earlobes, curled hairdress and usnisha, the latter topped by a lotus bud and flaming head halo behind, traces of green patina
6 cm (2 3/8 in) high
8th century
Seated in vajrasana on a separate moulded silver lotus base, his right hand in vitarkamudra, the left resting on his lap, wearing diaphanous cloak, his face with meditative expression, urna, elongated earlobes, curled hairdress and usnisha, the latter topped by a lotus bud and flaming head halo behind, traces of green patina
6 cm (2 3/8 in) high
Provenance
Reputedly found on Kalimantan
Special notice
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