Right hand of Buddha
The sculpture depicts a right hand with four fingers and a thumb. The thumb is raised upward and is the longest digit. The other fingers are folded toward the palm. The index and middle fingers are stacked on top of one another. The ring and pinky fingers are folded under. The sculpture is made of dark-colored stone or metal with visible rust or patina. The background is gray. The title of the sculpture is "Right hand of Buddha".
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 550–560
- Medium:
- Limestone with pigment and gilding
- Culture:
- China (Northern Xiangtangshan, North Cave)
- Dimensions:
- 469 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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