Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni as World Sovereign
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Room 1: India and Nepal
Orientation 3
Display 5
ABS 184
Code: ABS 184
Country: Nepal (west)
Style: Khasha Malla
Date: 1350 - 1400
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 18.2 x 24.9 x 13
Materials: Gilt copper
Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni as “World Sovereign” cast by a Newar artist of the Kathmandu Valley
This statue represents the historical Buddha Shakyamuni under his aspect as “world sovereign” (Chakravartin). Such images are often erroneously identified as Akshobhya - one of the Five Tathagatas or transcendental Buddhas - who also displays the bhumisparsha-mudra, but Akshobhya is usually not shown with monastic garments.
This statue represents the historical Buddha Shakyamuni under his aspect as “world sovereign” (Chakravartin). Such images are often erroneously identified as Akshobhya - one of the Five Tathagatas or transcendental Buddhas - who also displays the bhumisparsha-mudra, but Akshobhya is usually not shown with monastic garments.