Black stoneIndia, Pala Style revival, 17th century Dimensions: Height 51 cm by 34 cmWeight: 41422 gramsA black stone stele with Buddha seated in the middle of an alcove on a throne with abstract lotus petals, gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra. Behind his head is a flower halo, two small pillars behind him. He is dressed in a translucent garment, wearing a necklace and a high crown. His face is calm with downcast eyes. Above him a rounded archway with ornamental designs. In the center of the archway is the face of a makara. All is framed by two smaller pillars with incised patterns, supporting two small standing disciples or angels with instruments. At the very top is a level with a seated Buddha Amithaba in the center forming the anjali mudra, flanked by two standing disciples standing in tribhanga pose, showing the abhaya and varada mudra. The backside is flat.