Features:
- complex halo consisting of a lotus, geometric and floral design all surrounded by a flaming mandorla,
- uncommon hair design,
- half lotus sitting posture,
- likely abhaya mudra: bestowing fearlessness, and varada mudra, giving,
- both shoulders covered.
Type: Buddhist tablet
Historical period: Period of Division, 534-550
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: H x W x D: 131.4 x 82 x 32.6 cm (51 3/4 x 32 5/16 x 12 13/16 in)
Geography: China
Collection: Freer Gallery of Art
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