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James Singer

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Buddha

Padmapani
Indonesia; Sambas, West Borneo
ca 9th century
silver; with bronze base and gold halo
H: 11 cm.

This graceful figure is a rare example from the small group of images in precious metals discovered on the island of Borneo. It shows, as one would expect, influences associated with Central Javanese and Sri Vijayan cultures.


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