Buddha Shakyamuni or Akshobhya, the Buddha of the East
Golden statue of Buddha Shakyamuni or Akshobhya, seated cross-legged on a black base. The figure has a serene expression with eyes closed and a small dot on the forehead. The hair is styled in a blue-gray topknot. Large earlobes hang down, and the body wears a simple robe draped over the left shoulder. The right hand rests on the knee, and the left hand lies on the lap. The statue sits on a black rectangular base.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 11th–12th century
- Medium:
- Gilt copper
- Culture:
- Tibet
- Dimensions:
- 500 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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