A bronze figure of Amoghasiddhi Buddha
Kashmir, 13th Century
Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base over a stepped plinth, holding a lasso across the chest, adorned with a foliate garland and beaded jewelry, the face with serene expression surmounted by a tiara, all backed by a flaming aureole capped by a stupa finial, the base with a rearing horse emerging and an inscription
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high
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Private Collection, Hong Kong, 1980s
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Representations of animals are fairly prevalent in Kashmiri bronzes, especially in the throne base, as in this example. However, the rearing horse depicted frontally is an unusual feature.