Bronze

India / Kashmir , 8th century style , but later

Dimensions: Height 14,5 cm Width 9 cm Depth5 cm

Weight: 740 grams

Buddha seated with legs crossed on a small square cushion, showing the abhaya mudra, gesture of protection and fearlessness with his right hand, the left hand is resting on the knee holding a hand drum. He is dressed in a simple robe with brim draped over his left shoulder. The smiling face is framed by elongated earlobes, a drop-shaped urna incised on the forehead. The hair and ushnisha separated by a fine hairline. A small noose can be found on the back.