Standing Buddha Displaying Fearlessness Gesture (Abhaya mudra) with Right Hand

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RegionBangladesh, Asia

Standing Buddha Displaying Fearlessness Gesture (Abhaya mudra) with Right Hand

Date6th c.

Mediumbronze

Dimensionsobject: 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)

ClassificationSCULPTURE

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2025.27.4

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