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70. Buddha. — Gray alabaster. Seated in the witness position. 

 Height, 4f inches. Burma. (Cat. No. 311813, U.S.N.M.) Bequest 

 of Miss Elizabeth S. Stevens. 



71, 72. Buddha. — White limestone. Seated in the witness posi- 

 tion. Height, 8f inches each. Burma. (Cat. Nos. 175191, 175192 

 U.S.N.M.) 



73. Buddha. — White alabaster, red lacquered and gilt. Seated in 

 the witness position, the lotus resting on a high base which is in- 

 scribed on the back. The garment is folded on the left shoulder. On 

 the head is the high-peaked crown and round the neck three bands. 

 Height, 17f inches. Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 217612, 

 U.S.N.M.) 



74-84. Buddha. — White alabaster. Similar to No. 73. These 

 alabaster figures are rather crudely carved. The eyes and mouth are 

 indicated by mere lines, the dress is represented by a gilded band or 

 sash on the left shoulder. But they are highly valued by the Loas 

 Buddhists on account of their being white, which is believed to be 

 due to a Deva (semidivine being) guarding the figures and keeping 

 them white and pure. During a drought they are carried in pro- 

 cession to cause a rainfall. Height, 4 to 8i inches. Laos, Further 

 India, (Cat. Nos. 217614-217624, U.S.N.M.) 



85. Buddha. — Wood, lacquered and gilt. Standing on a double 

 lotus, which is surrounded by an hexagonal railing, resting on a 

 richly carved and gilt triple base. There is a double urna (precious 

 bead) over the forehead and between the eyebrows, as in No. 1. The 

 robe covers both shoulders and comes down in graceful folds to the 

 feet. The cast of the face and the arrangement of the drapery exhibit 

 strong Greek influence. The halo, in form of a fig leaf, rises from 

 the lotus base and terminates in a sharp point overarching the head. 

 The arms, which probably were in the posture of affording protection 

 are missing. Height, of the figure, 12 inches; of the base, 6 inches. 

 Japan. (Cat. No. 154271, U.S.N.M.) 



86. Buddha. — Wood, black lacquered and gilt. Seated in the 

 witness position. Height, 5h inches. Laos, Further India. (Cat. 

 No. 217591, U.S.N.M.) 



87. Buddha. — Bronze, gilt. Seated in the witness position. 

 Height, 5i inches. Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 217608, 

 U.S.N.M.) 



88. Buddha or Bodhisattva. — Bronze, richly gilt with various 

 adornments. Much oxidized. Height, 3 inches. Laos, Further 

 India. (Cat. No. 217529, U.S.N.M.) 



89. Buddha. — Wood, lacquered and gilt. Witness position, with 

 the posture of the hands reversed ; that is, the left hand is pointing to 

 the earth, instead of the right. Rudely carved. Height, 3£ inches. 

 Laos, Further India. (Cat. No 217586, U.S.N.M.) 



