Bhaisajyaguru, popularly known as the Medicine Buddha, is sitting in the full lotus position atop an ornate, dual-layered lotus throne
The stylised, rounded petals running along the bottom accent the heavy patinated bronze structure
The tightly coiled hair tapers up to a prominent top-knot jewel
The elongated earlobes represent his historical renunciation of wealthy, heavy jewellery
Bhaisajyaguru is recognizable by the small medicine bowl held in his left lap hand and the varada mudra, gesture of generosity or healing, with his right hand
The intricate, heavily engraved floral and geometric patterns along the border of his monastic robe reflect traditional Newari craftsmanship or Tibetan stylistic influences from the late 19th-century Himalayan region
10 cm wide, 7 cm deep and 14 cm high
Late 19th century Himalayan art