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Features
- abhaya mudra: bestowing fearlessness
- left hand holding robe, common on Sri Lankan Buddha statues
- flame on head
- robe over one shoulder
Period: late Anuradhapura (8th–10th century)–Polonnaruva pd. (993–1235)
Date: 10th century
Culture: Sri Lanka (central plateau)
Medium: Copper alloy with gilding
Dimensions: H. (figure) 23 3/4 in. (60.3 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); D. 4 in. (10.2 cm)