Akshobhya, the Unshakable Tathagata Buddha

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Akshobhya, the Unshakable Tathagata Buddha

c. 15th - 16th century

Artist/maker unknown, Nepalese

Akshobhya, the second of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, is shown in the traditional meditation pose. His right hand is in the earth-witness gesture and his left hand holds a vajra (thunderbolt).

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Object Details

Title:

Akshobhya, the Unshakable Tathagata Buddha

Date:

c. 15th - 16th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Nepalese

Medium:

Copper alloy with mercury gilding

Dimensions:

3 × 2 1/4 × 1 9/16 inches (7.6 × 5.7 × 4 cm)

Classification:

Sculpture

Credit Line:

Gift of Natacha Rambova, 1963

Accession Number:

1963-155-11

Geography:

Made in Nepal, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Malla Dynasty (1200-1769)

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