One of a set of five meditation dhyani Buddhas, Amoghasiddhi, (who is puzzling – his right hand is raised in reassurance), copper, made by the chiselling method (see field notes); unfinished. High curls with usinisha and uma, robes with decorated borders in white metal, right shoulder covered, seated on single lotus thrones. This one has a pink/red tone on the face and body.
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