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About this object

History of use

Used in a small temple or household.

Cultural context

for worship.

Iconographic meaning

Figure of Buddha in position of subduing Mara.

Physical description

Buddha seated cross-legged on lotus base. Hand on right rests, palm upwards on lap. Hand on left rests on knee. Hair done showing ushnisha. Robe draped from shoulder at right; other shoulder bare. Rough casting.