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Seated Buddha
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Seated Buddha
INDONESIA; 12th century; Bronze; H: 16.6 cm; National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
The Buddha was created during the Central Java period (circa 7th–13th century). The figure is seated in full lotus position on a double lotus throne with the right hand held in abhaya (fearlessness) mudra. The hair rises to a crest jewel that replaces the usnisa. The figure wears a monastic robe that leaves the right shoulder bare and the left hand tightens the fold of the robe about the left arm. The throne is supported on a rectangular Sumeru base where the mandorla is attached. The mandorla is plain on the inside with a decorated rim surrounded by flames. The design of both the base and mandorla show influence from eastern India. |
