A fine gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha
Nepal, 17th century Well cast seated on a lotus petal throne with crossed legs, with an urna on his forehead and eyes closed, his left hand resting on his legs with the palm facing upward, his right hand over his right leg touching the lotus throne in 'Earth Witness' bhumisparsa mudra. 19.5cm (7 5/8in) high.