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Domoko: Seated Buddha
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Domoko: Seated Buddha
CHINA, Xinjiang, Hotan; circa 10th century; Copper; H: 43 cm; Hotan Cultural Museum, Xinjiang, China
The statue was discovered near two pagoda sites in Domoko, an area that was once a thriving Buddhist art center. The figure sits in the full lotus position on an oval lotus throne that is located on a Sumeru pedestal. A four-line inscription is carved along the front of the pedestal in Sanskri. The white areas of the Buddha's eyes and urna are inlaid with silver. The right hand is positioned in the vitarka (teaching) mudra. The figure wears a monastic robe that leaves the right shoulder bare. The material and overall design of the statue bear characteristics similar to Kashmiri figures, suggesting it may have been brought in via the Silk Road. |
