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Longxing Temple: Seated Buddha

CHINA, Shandong, Qingzhou; Northern Qi dynasty (550–577); Limestone; H: 64 cm; Qingzhou Museum, Shandong, China
Buddha is seated in half lotus position on a round lotus throne. The Buddha’s usnisa is almost indistinct as it is covered with curled hair. The robust figure, on which traces of the original gilding remain, wears a monastic robe that leaves the right shoulder bare. Though the right arm is broken, enough remains of the left hand to see that it is likely held in varada (wish-granting) mudra. The statue’s simple but fluid lines are indicative of sculptures from the Northern Qi dynasty (550–577).

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