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"set rolling the royal chariot wheel of a universal empire of truth 

 and righteousness." 



The elephant is the symbol of sovereignty and one of the "seven 

 jewels" which the chakravarti possesses, while the lion was the 

 emblem of the Sakya clan from which Buddha sprung. Buddha him- 

 self bears the epithet Sakyasimha, "the lion of the Sakya race." 

 Height to the summit of the flames, 7 feet 2 inches; to the crown of 

 the head, 6 feet 7 inches. Ceylon. (Plate 46, Cat. No. 154977, 

 U.S.N.M.) 



4. Buddha. — Wood, lacquered and gilt. Represented standing on 

 an hourglass-shaped base of a double lotus. The arms hanging flat 

 by the sides. From the protuberance of the head (ushnisha) proceed 

 five rays of flames, over which rises a metal umbrella. The figure is 

 marked by stiffness and anatomical awkwardness. Height, 27 

 inches. Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 517560, U.S.N.M.) 



5. Buddha. — Bronze, lacquered and gilt.. Represented in the gift 

 bestowing attitude walking, the right foot advancing, the raised left 

 foot resting on the toes. The lotus throne is set on a triple octagonal 

 base. From the head rise the five flames. The base is rather rudely 

 cast, while the figure shows better work. Height, 26 inches. Laos, 

 Further India. (Cat. No. 217506, U.S.N.M.) 



6. Buddha. — Alabaster, red lacquered and gilt. Rudely executed. 

 The ushnisha is covered with a headdress resembling a stupa which 

 is characteristic of many Siamese and Burmese figures. The right 

 hand points to the earth — the witness pose. The throne is supported 

 by three elephants. Height, 17J inches. Laos, Further India. 

 (Plate 47, Cat. No. 217613, U.S.N.M.) 



7. Buddha. — Old bronze. Represented in the witness pose. 

 Round the throne is a frieze in relief of thirteen elephant heads, the 

 middle one facing front while the six on either side of him face one 

 another. Height, 12 inches. Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 

 217503, U.S.N.M.) 



8. Buddha. — Old bronze, lacquered and gilt. Represented in the 

 witness position on a triple base, with the five rays issuing from the 

 ushnisha. Fine work, but the head is broken off. Height, 21 

 inches. Laos, Further India, (Cat. No. 217505, U.S.N.M.) 



9. Buddha. — Wood, lacquered and gilt. Seated in meditation on 

 a high throne of a triple lotus which is inlaid with pieces of colored 

 glass. The base of the five-forked flame on the head is studded with 

 colored stones. Height, 21 h inches. Laos, Further India. (Cat. 

 No. 217567, U.S.N.M.) 



10. Buddha. — Bronze. Standing in the gift-bestowing attitude. 

 The head is slightly bent forward, with an intent gaze of the wide 

 open^eyes downward. Around the brow is a circle of colored stones. 

 The right hand is broken off. Height, 20 inches. India. (Cat. 

 No4158323, U.S.N.M.) 



