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Figure, Buddhist, F46.587

Physical Description

Bronze figure seated in the lotus position upon a double lotus throne. Right hand dangling over knee, left hand raised and facing forward. Figure is has ornate decoration on the shoulders. Decorated waist ornament and chest piece. About the head is a large headress.

Research Notes

Visitor comment from Tenzin Mullin: [email protected] says "The statue titled Ruan Yuan" [sic.] "is incorrectly labelled and should be either Avalokeleshvara (ed: hard to read handwriting) or Chervizig (ed: handwriting still hard to read). —Tenzin Mullin

Provenance

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 306 x 184 x 133mm

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