Accession Number
2000/2.154

Title
Buddha, seated in the padmasana pose, in bhumisparsa mudra, on a double lotus dais

Artist(s)
Nepali

Object Creation Date
16th century

Medium & Support
gilt bronze

Dimensions
4 1/2 in. x 3 7/16 in. x 2 7/16 in. ( 11.4 cm x 8.7 cm x 6.2 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Michele Caplan

Subject matter
The Buddha in bhumisparsa mudra (the gesture of touching the earth with his right hand, palm inward), signaling his victory over Mara.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Buddhas (visual works)
Buddhism
Himalayan
lotus (motif)
miniature (size attribute)