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Aksobhya Buddha
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Aksobhya Buddha
CHINA, Tibet; Guge Kingdom (circa 10th–17th century), 14th century; Bronze inlaid with silver; H: 28 cm; Rietberg Museum, Zurich, Switzerland
The sculpture was cast during the 14th century of the Guge Empire (circa 10th-17th century) and displays Tibetan characteristics such as a strong upper body and tapered waist. The Buddha is seated in full lotus position on a double lotus throne with the right hand in the bhumisparsa (earth-touching) mudra. The figure is ornately decorated with a crown and numerous pieces of jewelry that have the same motif. Long-stemmed lotuses rise from behind the figure's arms and intersect with the simple openwork nimbus at the shoulders. The platform beneath the throne is decorated with vine-like motifs and flanked by two elephants. |
