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Mindrolling Monastery: Amitabha Buddha

CHINA, Tibet, Lhoka; Early 16th century; Gilt copper alloy; H: 80 cm
This vivid sculpture from the early 16th century has the rounded forehead and arched nose-bridge characteristic of Tibetan sculpture. The usnisa is decorated with a pearl as well as gilding, the urna is white and the eyes and lips are painted. The Buddha sits gazing before him with legs in full lotus position. The hands are held in the Dharmacakra (Dharma wheel) mudra. A monastic robe crosses at the collar and over it is a tunic engraved with flowery patterns and a stole that crosses the body diagonally from low on the left arm.

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