Null An Indian terracotta figure of a seated Buddha, probably 18th century 
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An Indian terracotta figure of a seated Buddha, probably 18th century Terracotta figure of the Buddha seated on a high pedestal, dressed in low-cut robes with traditional parallel folds. Behind his back is a round mandorla with stupa-like temples in relief. The back of the figure and the plinth relief decorated with dharmachakra. Restored. Arms replaced, probably originally positioned differently, possibly in vajramudra or similar. Height 25 cm. Condition: II - III

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An Indian terracotta figure of a seated Buddha, probably 18th century Terracotta figure of the Buddha seated on a high pedestal, dressed in low-cut robes with traditional parallel folds. Behind his back is a round mandorla with stupa-like temples in relief. The back of the figure and the plinth relief decorated with dharmachakra. Restored. Arms replaced, probably originally positioned differently, possibly in vajramudra or similar. Height 25 cm. Condition: II - III

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