PENSIVE BUDDHA Bronze with silver and gold inlays Gandhara 7th to 8th century, Post Gandhara Dimensions: Height 13 cm by 6 cm Weight: 304,7 grams Buddha seated on an open-work, circular throne with star patterns. The left foot is lowered on a small lotus flower and he is wearing a long striped dhoti with beaded waistband. In his right hand we see a big lotus flower, while his left hand is lifted to his face, creating a thoughtful position. His face is slender with an awake expression and his high headdress bears another Buddha image. The fiery aureole is also executed with fine open-work details.