Mask
carved wood
19th century
Nepal

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This Buddha, from the Khasa Malla kingdom of Nepal, shows him with characteristic lotus wheel marks on his hands and feet, wearing monastic dress, and performing the gesture of touching the earth, a reference to his enlightenment.

Buddha Shakyamuni
Nepal
13th-14th century
gilt copper alloy with inlay
Rubin Museum

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