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10. BnddJia or a Bodhisattva. — Seated upon the lotus throne, 

 which is supported by mythical animals. Wood, carved and gilded. 

 Inclosed in a round shrine, lacquered in antique red, with bronze 

 decorated folding doors, beautifully carved base, and gilded inside. 

 Measurements: Height, 15 inches; diameter of the base, 6}^ inches. 

 Japan. (Cat. No. 216135, U.S.N.M.) Bequest of S. S. Rowland. 



11. Buddha. — Seated upon an hexagonal pedestal, holding in 

 his left hand the alms bowl. Wood, carved and gilded. Inclosed 

 in a black lacquered shrine, the interior of which is gilded. The 

 shrine is said to date from the fifteenth century A. D., and to come 

 fromx the Temple of Matsuma at Yamato, Japan. Measurements 

 of the shrine: Height, 4K inches; width, 2 inches; depth, 1 inch. 

 Japan. (Cat. No. 216136, U.S.N.M.) Bequest of S. S. Howland. 



12. Buddha. — Bronze. Seated in meditation. Height, 10}^ inches, 

 inches. Burma. (Cat. No. 216127, U.g.N.M.) Bequest of S. S. 

 Howland. 



13. Buddha. — Bronze. Preaching or affording protection. Height, 

 13 inches. Burma. (Cat. No. 216125, U.S.N.M.) Bequest of S. S. 

 How^land. 



14. 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. 217560, U.S.N.M.) 



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



16. Buddha. — Alabaster, red lacquered and gilt. Rudely exe- 

 cuted. 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, 17K inches. Laos, Further 

 India. (Plate 33, Cat. No. 217613, U.S.N.M.) 



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

 Round the throne is a frieze in rehef of 1 3 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.) 



18. Buddha. — Old bronze, lacquered and gilt. Represented in 

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



