Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness (Bhumisparshamudra)

Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness (Bhumisparshamudra)

Pala period, 8th/10th century · Eastern India

Bronze

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection

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