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Pachekabuddha
Thailand, Lana (Extreme North)
1592-1593
Bronze, gilt
H 54 cm
This statue represents an individual who
attained the enlightenment through his personal
efforts, and who has heard neither about the
Buddha nor about his teaching. The Buddha is
sitting on a tall lotus in the Vajrasana pose. His
arms position denotes contemplation. On the
pedestal is an inscription containing the names
of those who created the sculpture and the
purpose of its creation. This figure is regarded
as an important item in the Hermitage collection,
for this personage is very seldom represented in
Siamese art.
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