Bronze with copper inlaysTibet, 15th centuryDimensions: Height 10 cm by 7 cmWeight: 202 gramsSeated Buddha on double reverse lotus throne, legs crossed in lotus position. Bhumipharsa mudra, calling the earth to witness. The simple robe is draped over the left shoulder and end is fanning out underneath his ankles. In spite of some rub off, the smiling lips and closed eyes are still visible on the face, the earlobes are slightly elongated. A hairline separates the tiny curls from the forehead, the ushnisha is topped by a small diamond.Provenance: Moreau Gobard, Paris 1.4.1977