Seated Shakyamuni Buddha with the right hand touching the earth gesture (in Sanskrit: bhūmisparśamudrā)
| Accession Nr.: | 50.125.1 |
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| Type: | bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object; altar statue |
| Date of production: |
1465–1487
Ming dynasty |
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| Acquisition: | donation of Imre Schwaiger |
Buddha Shakyamuni on a double lotus throne in vajrāsana. His right hand is in earth-witness gesture (Sanskrit:: bhūmisparśamudrā), his left hand rests on his lap. On his robe there are engraved ornaments. Hollow cast in one piece. Dated to Chenghua reign of Ming Dynasty.