Seated Buddha 1740-86, China, Gilded copper. The Buddha is shown just before his enlightenment when he lowers his right hand to the ground to call the earth goddess to witness his worthiness to attain liberation.

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Seated Buddha 1740-86, China, Gilded copper. The Buddha is shown just before his enlightenment when he lowers his right hand to the ground to call the earth goddess to witness his worthiness to attain liberation.

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