Black Stone Buddha, Asia, Late 1800s

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Black stone statue representing a Buddha, in the taste of the Chinese Sui dynasty and carved in a block.
The … Read more Black stone statue representing a Buddha, in the taste of the Chinese Sui dynasty and carved in a block.
The positions or gestures, called Mudra in Sanskrit, have a precise meaning. This Buddha is represented, according to the Abhaya mudra, standing with his right hand stretched outwards and his fingers pointing to the sky. He symbolizes the fearlessness achieved after attaining enlightenment. His hair is in a bun, he is wearing a kesa and is adorned with his jewelry.
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Period : 2nd half of the 19th century

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