Shakyamnui, the Historical Buddha
Nepal, 12th century
Copper alloy, gilt
Object 614
This superb example of Nepalese metalcraft depicts the historical buddha in his most typical pose, seated in meditation, one hand in his lap, the other pendant in the earth-witness gesture. In keeping with traditional representations, this buddha has a cranial protuberance (ushnisha) signifying supernatural wisdom and a mark between the eye (urna), signifying spiritual illumination.
His distinctive coiffure represents the curls which grew back after he cut off his long, princely locks with (cudumani). As an unusual feature, the sumptuous earrings the buddha wore as the prince Siddharth Gautam have been restored to him here, and although he wears a monk's robe its decorative borders are more in keeping with princely raiment.
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Source: Patan Museum, Lalitpur, Nepal
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