Bronze with silver and stoney inlayBurma, 12th century PaganDimensions: Height 27 cm by 21 cmWeight: 3739 gramsSeated Buddha in meditation pose with legs crossed on a lotus throne with rim. One hand is touching the earth, the other is placed in the lap with palm facing to the sky, bhumipharsa mudra. The Buddha's slender figure is dressed in a simple robe draped over the left shoulder and fanning out decoratively underneath the ankles. The face is comparably round with slender facial features, small smiling lips, a thin nose and downcast eyes. Tight small curls cover the head and ushnisha topped by a jewel finial. Elongated earlobes frame the face.