Standing Buddha with the right hand in the gesture of 'dispelling fear'
Accession Nr.: | 56.86.1 |
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Type: | sculpture; religious or cult object; lacquers |
Date of production: |
late 18th century
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Place of production: |
A slender Buddha figure with hands in the gesture of dispelling fear (Skt. abhaya mudra), wearing a monk's robe, with long earlobes, hair in coils, and an ushnisha. Above the ushnisha, the usual tongue of flame is missing.
The standing figure can be seen on a three-tiered lotus pedestal which becomes narrower towards the top.
The standing figure can be seen on a three-tiered lotus pedestal which becomes narrower towards the top.