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Rakan seated on a rock

Tibetan
17th–18th century

Medium/Technique Wood (non-specific)
Dimensions Height: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number08.179
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionArhat seated on a rock with hands in the mudra of teaching, and legs in lalita asana pose, a pose of ease, with the right leg pendent the the left in the usual position of meditation position.
Gilded; the pedestal-rock and figure are hollow and contain small sutras. See folder.
Provenance1908. (Accession Date: March 12, 1908)