A gilt-bronze figure of Medicine Buddha, Qing dynasty, 18th century | 清十八世紀 鎏金銅藥師佛坐像

A gilt-bronze figure of Medicine Buddha

Qing dynasty, 18th century

清十八世紀 鎏金銅藥師佛坐像

seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the right hand extended holding an aruna fruit, the left originally holding a jar of nectar, wearing a simple dhoti, with elaborate silver jewellery, the face with downcast eyes and meditative expression

16.8 cm, 6⅝ in.