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7TH/8TH CENTURY
Details
A Javanese gold and silver figure of Buddha Sakyamuni
7th/8th century
Standing in samabhanga on a separate moulded silver lotus base, his right hand in a form of vitarkamudra, the left holding section of his diaphanous cloak, his face with serene expression, ridged eyebrows, elongated earlobes, curled hairdress and usnisha and oval looped head halo behind, traces of green patina
8 cm (3 1/8 in) high
7th/8th century
Standing in samabhanga on a separate moulded silver lotus base, his right hand in a form of vitarkamudra, the left holding section of his diaphanous cloak, his face with serene expression, ridged eyebrows, elongated earlobes, curled hairdress and usnisha and oval looped head halo behind, traces of green patina
8 cm (3 1/8 in) high
Provenance
Reputedly found on Kalimantan
Special notice
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