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Sakyamuni Buddha
CHINA; Tang dynasty (618–907); Ink and color on paper; 45 x 31 cm; Shanghai Museum, China |
| Sakyamuni Buddha sits in full lotus position on an elevated lotus throne. The Buddha wears a red monastic robe that covers both shoulders. He holds one palm above the other, signifying the reception of alms. A colorful aureole surrounds the body. The canopy above the nimbus is decorated with flaming jewels. The lines of Tibetan text written beside the Buddha include a mantra and the phrases Prostration to the World Honored One" and "World Honored One |
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