Bronze with silver eyes

Swat Valley , 10th century

Dimensions: Height 12 cm Wide 7 cm Depth 6 cm

Weight: 330 grams

The Future Buddha seated on a throne shaped like a chalice with a lotus flower foot.

He is sitting cross-legged in a pleated garment, the soles of the feet showing.

His right hand is raised showing the abhaya mudra, his left hand is holding a ritual bell.

Adorned with beaded necklaces, the sacred thread, armlets and bracelets he sits upright.

His round face has plump lips, the eyes are open with a sombre expression.

Large floral ear pendants and a three-pointed tiara decorate the head, done up strands of hair can be seen from the back.

A small noose is attached to the back, the statue is hollow.