A large bronze Shakyamuni, the historic Buddha in vajraparyanka posture, seated on a separate deeply sculpted double lotus throne with flaming mandorla. The surface of the statue was finished with a dark lacquer with transparency to reveal gleaming bronze undertones. The Buddha’s right hand is in the mudra of Calling the Earth to Witness his attainment, the left hand in dhyana position of meditation. His coiled locks are painted blue; a stylized golden flame of omniscience emerges from his head.