Bronze

Kashmir , 12th century

Dimensions: Height 9 cm Wide 5 cm Depth 3 cm

Weight: 96 grams

Statue of a seated Buddha on a lotus flower on rectangular base with inscription at the front. On top of the flower is a throne supported by two lions and a flower petal in the center. The Buddha is wrapped in flowy garments, he is forming the gesture of supreme generosity, the left arm folded towards him, wearing a thicker garment with concentric folds . His face has a welcoming expression with large eyes, the urna sits between the eyebrows and his curly hair is done up in a high bun. There are two metal nooses at the back of the statue.