One of the Five Celestial Buddhas, Seated with Hands in

This Asian sculpture, dating to Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle period (1403–24). Made from gilt copper alloy, it measures 18 × 12.3 × 9.3 cm (7 1/8 × 4 7/8 × 3 5/8 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 Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle period (1403–24). It's made from gilt copper alloy.

Made from gilt copper alloy, it measures 18 × 12.3 × 9.3 cm (7 1/8 × 4 7/8 × 3 5/8 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

One of the Five Celestial Buddhas, Seated with Hands in Gestures of Meditation (Dhyanamudra) and Reassurance (Abhaymudra)

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