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The Buddha in earth-touching posture, bhūmisparśa mudrā, the gesture of enlightenment.
British Museum
London
Title
Buddha
Date
15th C
Medium
bronze & gold
Measurements
H 19 x W 10.5 x D 5.5 cm
Accession number
A_1880.1554
Acquisition method
acquired from E. T. Unwin
Work type
Sculpture
Inscription description
Tai Yuan or Pali inscription
British Museum
Great Russell Street, London, Greater London WC1B 3DG England
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