A bronze figure of Buddha
South India, Nagapattinam, circa 12th century
Seated in dhyanasana and dhyanamudra on a double-lotus base with beaded rim, wearing a sanghati draped across his left shoulder, his face with acquiline nose and arched brows flanked by long pendulous lobes, the lower rim of the base inscribed on the reverse
5 in. (12.6 cm.) high
A bronze figure of Buddha
South India, Nagapattinam, circa 12th century
Seated in dhyanasana and dhyanamudra on a double-lotus base with beaded rim, wearing a sanghati draped across his left shoulder, his face with acquiline nose and arched brows flanked by long pendulous lobes, the lower rim of the base inscribed on the reverse
5 in. (12.6 cm.) high