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Features:
- very round face typical of Sri Lankan images
- vitarka mudra: teaching
- fine wavy lines on robe typical of Sri Lankan images
- urna as curl of hair
- wheels on palms
- one shoulder covered
- flame on the head
- double lotus seat
Period: Kandyan period (1480–1815)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Sri Lanka (Kandy district)
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: H. 12 13/16 in. (32.5 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); D. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm)