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Bachmann � Eckenstein

Buddha Aksobhya
Tibet 16th century
silver alloy and blue pigment
H: 16.5 cm

Buddha

Aksobhya the imperturbable. He corresponds to the historical Buddha Gautama when he took the earth as witness. Aksobhya subjugates the demonic passions and manifests the pure spirit. Aksobhya is represented here in Bhumisparsa mudra with a vajra placed before him on the lotus seat.

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