8 in. high.?
Note: The buddha is accompanied with a notarized letter from Dr. Qing Chang from the Art History Department of the University of Kansas stating that in his opinion the Buddha Stele dates from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and the inscription is later in date.
Property from the Collection of Tom Swope, Hudson, NY
Condition Report Fragmentary in nature, a few losses overall. Encrustations and natural inclusions to the stone.?
The right hand is missing, it was originally performing the abhaya (with no fear) mudra. Dr. Chang feels the inscription is later in date.?
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