Seated Buddha, Heian period (794–1185), 10th–11th century, Japan, Gilt bronze, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); D. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Sculpture, This small image probably represents Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, in his enlightened state, seated in the posture of meditation. Short whorls of hair (rahotsu) cover the head, and a cranial protuberance symbolizes his profound wisdom
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Seated Buddha, Heian period, 794–1185, 10th–11th century, Japan, Gilt bronze, H, 6 5/8, 16.9 cm, W, 5 1/4, 13.3, D, 4 1/8, 10.5, Sculpture, small, image, represents Shakyamuni, historical, enlightened state, seated, posture, meditation, Short whorls, hair, rahotsu, cover, head, cranial protuberance, symbolizes, profound wisdom
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