Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness (Bhumisparshamudra)

This Asian sculpture, dating to Pala period, 8th/10th century. Made from bronze, it measures 16.5 × 13.4 × 6 cm (6 1/2 × 10 1/4 × 2 3/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to Pala period, 8th/10th century. It's made from bronze.

Made from bronze, it measures 16.5 × 13.4 × 6 cm (6 1/2 × 10 1/4 × 2 3/8 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness (Bhumisparshamudra)

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