Dimensions: Height 21 cm ; Wide 8 cm ; Depth 6 cm without base

Weight: 1201,2 grams with base

Portraying the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, this bronze probably emerged from a Tibetan monastery, like most other Gupta period (c. 300-600) bronzes.

Perhaps this bronze survived because it was taken to Tibet as a sacred relic or souvenir.

The Buddha’s slim and graceful body is revealed by his transparent monastic robes. His right hand displays the gesture of reassurance while the left hand holds the end of his robe.