seated in dhyanasana, the hands held in front joined in dhyanamudra, in loose robes, sashed at the waist and falling from the shoulders over the arms and onto the ground, covered overall with a finely chased lotus pattern, the hem with scrolling lotus, all on a stippled ground, the bare chest with a wan emblem, the large head with fine features, downcast eyes under high arching brows, the mouth slightly upturned in a beatific smile, all below tightly curled hair set in the center with the ushnisha, traces of gilding and polychrome on the rich brown patina, with hardwood fitted stand (2) 

Collection of. A. J. Morison, New York, New York, acquired in the 1940s.

There are several very small patches to the back of the robe, otherwise the sculpture is in overall good condition.
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