Bronze with silver inlays Kashmir or Gandhara, 12th century Dimensions: Height 12,5 cm Weight: 405 grams A Buddha seated in lotus position on a round lotus throne, the hands gesturing the teaching of the Dharma or turning the Dharma Wheel, dharmachakra mudra. The preaching god is dressed in a fine, striped robe which is fanning out under his ankles and it is covering his shoulders. The face is oval with a gentle smile and almond-shaped eyes with a piercing gaze and a snub nose, giving this Buddha a child-like look. The earlobes are slightly elongated. The curls of the head are arranged in lines and the ushnisha formed like two round discs on top of each other. The base is hollow.