Figure, Buddhist, F37.20

Small bronze 'plaque' of roughly arrow shape. Three figures in high relief - a tall central standing figure flanked by 2 other standing figures slightly smaller. Central figure surrounded by a halo of 7 small figures representing past buddhas. Outside this halo is a nimbus of stylised flames and lotuses. Below standing figures are 2 crouching figures making offerings. Probably represents Shakyamuni Buddha and 2 bodhisattvas.

Was stored with material from: Japan