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11. Buddha. — Bronze. Standing with the hands crossed, right 

 over the left, in front; a rare position. Height, 17 inches. Laos, 

 Further India. (Cat. No. 217524, U.S.N.M.) 



12. Buddha. — Bronze. Standing in the attitude of granting pro- 

 tection. The locks of the head are arranged in spirals. On the fore- 

 head between the eyebrows is the precious jewel (urna). The robe is 

 fitted round the neck, covering both shoulders, and coming down in 

 waved folds. The cast of the countenance as well as the arrangement 

 of the drapery show influence of Greek art, which left an indelible 

 impress on the religious art of Asia from Gandhara in northwest 

 India to Japan. Height, 29 inches. Japan. (Plate 48, Cat. No. 

 95037, U.S.N.M.) 



13. Buddha. — Bronze. Similar to the preceding No. 12, only 

 smaller in size. Height, 12 inches. Japan. (Cat. No. 158320, 

 U.S.N.M.) 



14. Buddha. — Wood, lacquered and gilt. Seated in witness posi- 

 tion on lotus. Well-executed workmanship. Height, 15^ inches. 

 Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 217565, U.S.N.M.) 



15. Buddha. — Bronze. Standing in the gift-bestowing attitude, on 

 crown of the head five rays. Height, 15 inches. Laos, Further India. 

 (Cat. No. 217523, U.S.N.M.) 



16. Buddha. — Wood, lacquered and gilt. Advancing figure on a 

 double base, with arms hanging flat on the sides. Height, 13 inches. 

 Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 217602, U.S.N.M.) 



17. 18. Buddha. — Wood, lacquered and gilt. Seated in witness 

 position. The bases are adorned with conventional floral designs in 

 gold on a black lacquered ground. Height, 10§ and 10 inches. Laos, 

 Further India. (Cat. Nos. 217583-217584, U.S.N.M.) 



19. Buddha.—Wood, gilded. Represented standing on a lotus 

 which rests on an hourglass-shaped base, the left hand holding up the 

 robe, the right hanging down flat. The base is inlaid with small round 

 pieces of colored glass. Height, 11J inches. India. (Cat. No. 

 158325, U.S.N.M.) 



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

 An excellent grade of bronze combined with superior workmanship. 

 The right hand is missing. Height, 13} inches. Laos, Further India. 

 (Cat. No. 217521, U.S.N.M.) 



21. Buddha. — Bronze, gilt. Standing in the attitude of granting 

 protection, with the usual five rays on the head. Height, 13 inches 

 Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 217522, U.S.N.M.) 



22. Buddha. — Old bronze. Seated in witness position. The throne 

 is raised on three legs. Height, 11 inches. Laos, Further India. 

 (Cat. No. 217508, U.S.N.M.) 



23. Buddha. — Old bronze. Similar to the preceding No. 22. The 

 base is adorned with lotus buds in open work. Height, 12 inches. 

 Laos, Further India. (Cat. No.* 217528, U. S. N. M.) 



