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| Veheragala Sirisangabo Vihara: Seated Buddha |
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Veheragala Sirisangabo Vihara: Seated Buddha
SRI LANKA, North Central Province, Anuradhapura; circa 800; Gilt bronze; H: 33.5 cm; Archaeological Museum, Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka |
| This seated Buddha was excavated from the ruins of Veheragala Sirisangabo Vihara. The statue is gilded and shows traces of red paint. The figure has curly hair topped with a flame ornament that represents the radiance of the Buddha 's wisdom, a common embellishment in Sri Lanka. The figure wears a monastic robe that leaves the right shoulder bare and is covered with varying lines of folds. The Buddha is seated in half lotus position upon a double lotus throne with hands in the dhyana (meditation) mudra. The overlapping legs are almost parallel to the edges of the throne, giving a sense of balance. The figure 's rigid posture emphasizes the Buddha 's commanding presence in a manner typical of Sri Lankan statues. |
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