Bronze with silver eyes
Swat Valley , 10th century
Dimensions: Height 12 cm Wide 7 cm Depth 6 cm
Weight: 330 grams
The Future Buddha seated on a throne shaped like a chalice with a lotus flower foot.
He is sitting cross-legged in a pleated garment, the soles of the feet showing.
His right hand is raised showing the abhaya mudra, his left hand is holding a ritual bell.
Adorned with beaded necklaces, the sacred thread, armlets and bracelets he sits upright.
His round face has plump lips, the eyes are open with a sombre expression.
Large floral ear pendants and a three-pointed tiara decorate the head, done up strands of hair can be seen from the back.
A small noose is attached to the back, the statue is hollow.
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