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Buddha, seated in the padmasana pose, in bhumisparsa mudra, on a double lotus dais

Nepali

Artwork Details

Buddha, seated in the padmasana pose, in bhumisparsa mudra, on a double lotus dais
16th century
Nepali
gilt bronze
4 1/2 in. x 3 7/16 in. x 2 7/16 in. ( 11.4 cm x 8.7 cm x 6.2 cm )
Gift of Michele Caplan
2000/2.154

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Subject Matter:

The Buddha in bhumisparsa mudra (the gesture of touching the earth with his right hand, palm inward), signaling his victory over Mara.

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