Gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni from China, Ming dynasty, early 15th century. Artist: Unknown

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A Ming Dynasty gilt-bronze seated figure of Shakyamuni Buddha seated on a lotus throne, from the British Museum's collection. The arched mandola behind the figure is pierced with fire and flower scrolls. It is one of the largest and most ornate Sino-Tibetan bronzes surviving from the early fifteenth century.

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Size: 3464px × 5079px
Location: World,Asia,China,Tibet
Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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