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Standing Buddha Collection of Dingzhou City Museum Eastern Wei Dynasty #297038108
Description
a standing Buddha statue, a type of Buddhist sculpture that was commonly produced in China during the Northern Dynasties (386-581 CE). The statue is made of white stone and has a rectangular base. The Buddha is standing with his right hand raised in the gesture of fearlessness (vitarka mudra) and his left hand resting on his lap in the gesture of granting wishes (dhyana mudra). He is wearing a long robe that drapes over his shoulders and down to his ankles. His hair is arranged in a topknot, and his face is serene and compassionate.