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Wutaishan Foguang Temple East Hall: Amitabha Buddha

CHINA, Shanxi, Xinzhou; Tang dynasty (618–907), dated 857; Clay; H: 5.3 m
The statue is located on the north side bay of the hall. The Buddha is depicted seated cross-legged on a hexagonal Sumeru throne with hands held in mudras. The monastic robe is opened at the front and elaborately adorned with colorful designs of dragons, although the decorations were a later addition. A circular rainbow aureole frames the body that crosses a Dharma wheel nimbus, which is surmounted by flames presented in filigree.

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