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

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



19. 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 5-forked flame on the head is studded with 

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

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



20. 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. 

 No. 158323, U.S.N.M.) 



21. 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.) 



22. 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 ej^ebrows is the precious jewel (urna). The robe is 

 fitted around 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 34, Cat. No. 

 95037, U.S.N.M.) 



23. Buddha. — Bronze. Similar to the preceding No. 22, only 

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

 U.S.N.M.) 



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

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

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



25. 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.) 



26. 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.) 



27. 28. 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, lOK and 10 inches. Laos, 

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



29. 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, 11^4 inches. India. (Cat. No. 

 158325, U.S.N.M.) 



