This 8th-9th century Buddha statue from the Srivijaya period is finely crafted, with the Buddha gilt all the body, standing on an elongated double-layered lotus petal pedestal, wearing a tight-fitting robe that drapes over his right shoulder, the clothing knot over his right shoulder hanging down in front. His left shoulder is exposed bare (this type of Buddha image with a slanted robe over the right shoulder and exposing the left shoulder is quite rare, most of them expose the right shoulder). His left hand extends forward in the vitarka mudra of teaching, and his right hand gracefully holds up the corner of his robe. The Buddha’s ears have long lobes that hang down, and there are three distinct fold lines below his neck. His oval face has large eyes and sharp lips, and looks straight ahead with a serene and alert expression. His hair has obvious and large curls on the top of his head, and the end is shaped like a round ushnisha. His clothing is clearly influenced by the Pala-Sena style, and his robe is extremely thin and almost transparent, revealing his body contour. The statue only has the Buddha plated by gold all over the body and cloth, and the lower part of the lotus pedestal is left behind, showing green rust color. This is one of the characteristics of Southeast Asian Buddha images, which only have the main Buddha image gilded all over or partially gilded, to highlight the Buddha’s dignity and nobility.
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A Figure of standing Buddha
8-9th Century