Small gilded bronze seated Buddha figure with a tall crown, hands in lap, resting on a layered lotus base against a plain light background.

Seated Buddha in Meditation Gesture, Gilt Copper Alloy, Ming Dynasty

A small gilt copper alloy figure of a seated Buddha rests on a tiered lotus base. The figure wears a tall crown and jewelry, with hands folded in the lap in meditation gesture. The surface shows worn gilding and dark patches.

Artist: Unknown
Date: Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle period (1403–24)
Medium: Gilt copper alloy
Source: Art Institute of Chicago
Size: 1686 × 2294 px

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