Lot of 5 Buddha statuettes. Height 7.5 cm. Total weight: about 1KG
Abhaya-mudrā : gesture of no fear, no protection.
The right hand is raised, palm turned outwards, the fingers are stretched upwards.
Varada-mudrā : gesture of giving.
The right hand is open and drooping, palm facing the viewer, fingers extended.
bhūmisparśa-mudrā : gesture of taking to witness the earth
The right hand is pendulous, the palm turned towards the Buddha, the elongated fingers touch the ground.
dharmacakra-mudrā : teaching gesture, setting up the wheel of the law.
The right hand is vertical, palm facing forward, thumb and forefinger touching; the left hand is inclined and at an angle, the palm is turned inwards, the thumb and forefinger touch; the fingers of the left hand touch the right hand.
dhyāna-mudra or samādhi-mudrā : a gesture of meditation or concentration.
The two hands are placed one on the other, palms up, fingers elongated, they rest on the legs of the characters sitting.
Very beautiful unique piece, made in India.
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