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Standing Buddha

CHINA; Northern Wei dynasty (386–534), dated 520–525; Gilt bronze; H: 45.1 cm; Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA
The Buddha stands on a lotus pedestal that is supported on a square four-legged stand. His welcoming quality is emphasized by the right hand raised in the abhaya (fearlessness) mudra and the left hand opened in the varada (wish-granting) mudra. The voluminous gown that wraps over the left arm is particularly striking for the way in which it flares outwards in a series of cascading layers. The slim figure and vivid features of the statue are typical of the elegant sculptures of the late Northern Wei dynasty (386–534).

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