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Buddha Shakyamuni
China
18th century
Gilt repoussé
35 cm (13 ¾ in)
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Provenanace
The collection of Axel Benzler (1891–1976), Sweden Acquired in Russia whilst Axel Benzler lived in Russia 1911–18 and again 1921–29
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Seated in dhyanasana on an ornate lotus throne, with the hands in dharmacakra mudra, wearing brocaded robes with a floral border draped across the left shoulder, with elongated earlobes and elaborate earrings, blue pigment on the hair.