Standing Buddha with Left Hand in Gift Giving Gesture

Q: Where can I see this sculpture?

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois, in Gallery 140. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to Chola period (c. 855-1279), about 11th century. It's made from bronze.

This Asian sculpture, dating to Chola period (c. 855-1279), about 11th century. Made from bronze, it measures 78.7 × 34 × 25.4 cm (31 × 13 3/8 × 10 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, displayed in Gallery 140. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois, in Gallery 140. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to Chola period (c. 855-1279), about 11th century. It's made from bronze.

855-1279), about 11th century. Made from bronze, it measures 78.7 × 34 × 25.4 cm (31 × 13 3/8 × 10 in.).

Standing Buddha with Left Hand in Gift Giving Gesture (varadamudra)

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