Seated Buddha: Cambodia

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Features:

  • imagery starting to reflect the idea of Buddha as King of Dhamma with crown and jewelry
  • samadhi mudra: meditation
  • nagas guarding
  • half lotus sitting posture
  • flaming mandorla
  • ten figures in the base

Historical periods: Angkor period, 12th century
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: H x W: 13.2 x 30 cm (5 3/16 x 11 13/16 in)
Geography: Cambodia
Collection: Freer Gallery of Art

 

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