Mudra Collection (#3)

Seated Buddha (Shakyamuni) with bodhisattvas, monks, and lions, Period of Division, Dated 549 CE

Seated bodhisattva, Period of Division, 550-577. Creator: Unknown
Seated bodhisattva, Period of Division, 550-577

Buddhist tablet: the Buddha Gautama Sakyamuni (Shih-chia)... Period of Division, 386-535
Buddhist tablet: the Buddha Gautama Sakyamuni (Shih-chia) and attendant divinities, Period of Division, 386-535

Buddhist altarpiece, Sui dynasty, 597. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist altarpiece, Sui dynasty, 597

Seated Shijia Buddha (Shakyamuni), Period of Division or modern, Dated 549 CE, or possibly modern

Buddhist tablet in the form of a miniature shrine, Period of Division, ca. 520

Sakyamuni, Period of Division, 550-577. Creator: Unknown
Sakyamuni, Period of Division, 550-577

Buddhist tablet, Period of Division, Dated 574 CE. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist tablet, Period of Division, Dated 574 CE

Seated Buddhist figure: high octagonal pedestal and perforated background, Tang dynasty, 8th century

Four-sided miniature stele, Possibly Western Wei dynasty, ca. 550. Creator: Unknown
Four-sided miniature stele, Possibly Western Wei dynasty, ca. 550

Standing bodhisattva with attendants, Period of Division, 550-577. Creator: Unknown
Standing bodhisattva with attendants, Period of Division, 550-577

Seated figure of the Buddha Sakyamuni in high relief, Period of Division, 534-550

The Buddha Gautama Sakyamni (Shih-chia) and attendant divinities, Period of Division, Dated 534 CE

Standing Buddha, Period of Division, possibly 555. Creator: Unknown
Standing Buddha, Period of Division, possibly 555

Standing Buddha (fragment), Period of Division, Dated 538 CE. Creator: Unknown
Standing Buddha (fragment), Period of Division, Dated 538 CE

Seated Buddha with bodhisattvas, lions, and figures, Period of Division, possibly 534-557

Relief statuette of seated Buddha with nine miniature Buddhas around in low relief on wide mandorla, Period of Division, 5th century

Buddhas of the Past and Present, Northern Wei dynasty, ca. 475-534 C. E

Buddhist tablet: standing figure in high relief; right hand missing, Period of Division, Dated 551 CE

Buddha with a bodhisattva (fragment), Period of Division, 534-550. Creator: Unknown
Buddha with a bodhisattva (fragment), Period of Division, 534-550

Seated Buddha (Shakyamuni) with standing bodhisattvas, Period of Division, Dated 549 CE

Possibly Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Period of Division, 561. Creator: Unknown
Possibly Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Period of Division, 561

Buddhist tablet, Period of Division, Dated 536 CE. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist tablet, Period of Division, Dated 536 CE

Buddhist stele, Northern Wei dynasty, dated 511. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist stele, Northern Wei dynasty, dated 511

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) with vase and willow twig, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Yan Liben

Buddha Mile (Maitreya), Liu Song dynasty, Dated 451. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Mile (Maitreya), Liu Song dynasty, Dated 451

Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze)
474253 Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze) by Tibetan School, (14th century); height: 31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Banner depicting standing Buddha with two disciples, Ratanakosin Style (painted silk)
LIT257199 Banner depicting standing Buddha with two disciples, Ratanakosin Style (painted silk) by Thai School, (19th century); National Museum, Ayutthaya

Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold
3533786 Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold, and green paint & gold leaf) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 58.5x43.3x29.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze)
474254 Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze) by Tibetan School, (14th century); height: 31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Maitreya Buddha, 705 (limestone)
3726177 Maitreya Buddha, 705 (limestone) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); 82.3x33x30.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Mi-le)

Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold
3533789 Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold, and green paint & gold leaf) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 58.5x43.3x29.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold
3533788 Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold, and green paint & gold leaf) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 58.5x43.3x29.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze)
474251 Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze) by Tibetan School, (14th century); height: 31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze)
474250 Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze) by Tibetan School, (14th century); height: 31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Himalayan ivory figure of Tara (ivory)
451582 Himalayan ivory figure of Tara (ivory) by Indian School, (18th century); height: 10.5 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold
3533787 Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold, and green paint & gold leaf) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 58.5x43.3x29.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Amitabha and Kshitigarba, first half of the 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Amitabha and Kshitigarba, first half of the 14th century. Goryeo dynasty (918-1392)

The Arhat Vajraputra, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Arhat Vajraputra, 15th century. Vajraputra, his hand raised in the teaching gesture (vitarkamudra), expounding dharma to a devotee

Puriya Ragaputra: Page from the Dispersed Boston Ragamala Series... ca
Puriya Ragaputra: Page from the Dispersed " Boston" Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1760. Krishna and Radha are shown outside a pavilion

Enthroned Four-armed Bodhisattva, Leaf from... Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita
Enthroned Four-armed Bodhisattva, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. possibly Amoghapasa, a form of Avalokitesvara, seated with legs crossed (sukhasana)

Buddha Enthroned in a Shrine, Leaf from... Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita... ca
Buddha Enthroned in a Shrine, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Hands raised in dharmacakra mudra, preaching

Buddha with His Hands Raised in Dharmacakra Mudra... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown
Buddha with His Hands Raised in Dharmacakra Mudra, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Teaching a sermon at Sarnath

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee... early 12th century
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee: Folio from a Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century

Portrait of a Lama, Possibly Dromton, last quarter of the 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Lama, Possibly Dromton, last quarter of the 11th century. Hands in dharmachakra mudra

Woman practising yoga meditation by the sea at sunset as concept for silence and relaxation. Close-up on hand, gyan mudra

Close up hand of young of woman practice meditation in lotus position. Yoga at sunset

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"Mudra: The Sacred Hand Gestures of Enlightenment" In the heart of Paris, France, lies a hidden treasure that transcends time and space - the intricate details of mudras adorning a majestic Buddha statue. This exquisite masterpiece stands as a testament to the rich spiritual heritage that has permeated Europe for centuries. Traveling further east, we find ourselves in Cambodia, where ancient Khmer carvings from Angkor Wat depict a seated Buddha in the Vitarka Mudra. With elephants and warriors below, this scene captures the essence of teaching the dharma, or Buddhist law. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter a Buddha statue with the dharmachakra mudra gesture from the 2nd-3rd century. This hand position symbolizes turning the wheel of Dharma and spreading enlightenment to all corners of existence. The divine mother Tara graces our vision next - her seven eyes watching over us while her right hand rests gracefully in varada mudra position. Generosity emanates from her being as she sits upon a lotus flower, embodying compassion and benevolence. A crowned Buddha catches our attention next; his Bhumispara mudra radiating power and authority. Crafted with wood, gilt, and colored glass during the 19th century AD, this piece showcases artistic mastery intertwined with profound spirituality. Moving on to Central Java in Indonesia brings us face-to-face with Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. Crafted from bronze during the 9th-10th century period, this sculpture exudes grace and serenity while embodying compassion for all sentient beings. Venturing into Daoist traditions leads us to Zhenwu - Perfected Warrior Supreme Emperor of Dark Heaven during China's Ming dynasty. His presence embodies strength and protection against malevolent forces while guiding seekers towards enlightenment. Tang dynasty presents us with another remarkable depiction - a standing Buddha offering reassurance through the Abhaymudra gesture.