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

 An excellent grade of bronze combined with superior workmanship. 

 The right hand is missing. Height, l-SK inches. Laos, Further India. 

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



31. 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.) 



32. 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.) 



33. Buddha. — Old bronze. Similar to the preceding No. 32. The 

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

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



34. Buddha. — Old bronze. Similar to No. 32. Height, 11 inches. 

 Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 217502, U.S.N.M.) 



35. Buddha. — Wood, lacquered and gilt. Standing with left hand 

 on bosom, the right hanging down. Height, 14% inches. Laos, Fur- 

 ther India. (Cat. No. 217593, U.S.N.M.) 



36. Buddha. — Wood, lacquered and gilt. Seated on a double base 

 in witness position. On back of the base is an inscription in Pali. 

 Height, 11% inches. Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 217605, 

 U.S.N.M.) 



37. Buddha. — Wood, gilt. Standing with his right hand resting on 

 a begging bowl {jpatra), the left hand holding some indeterminate ob- 

 ject. The legend relates that the first food offered to Buddha after 

 the attainment of supreme knowledge was by two merchants and con- 

 sisted of honey and wheat. But Buddha reflecting that he must have 

 an almsbowl, the four kings of the four quarters of the world (lolapa- 

 las), brought each one of gold, which he refused; then they brought 

 silver, emerald, and ruby dishes, which were also refused; lastly, each 

 brought an earthenware bowl, and Buddha causing them to unite in 

 one, lest there should be jealousy, accepted the one from all. This 

 bowl is now said to be kept in a palace at the bottom of the sea, but 

 on the event of Maitreya, the next Buddha of the present world age, 

 it will divide into the original four, each of which is to be guarded by 

 one of the four regents, as it is the palladium of Buddhism. Height, 

 9% inches. Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 217606, U.S.N.M.) 



38. Buddha.— Bronze. Similar to No. 32. Good workmanship. 

 Height, lOK inches. Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 217509, 

 U.S.N.M.) 



39. Buddha.— Old bronze. Seated in witness position. With in- 

 scribed base. Height, 10^ inches. Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 

 217510, U.S.N.M.) 



40. Buddha.— Bronze. Seated in the witness position. With 

 seven rays issuing from the crown of the head. Height, 9 inches. 

 Laos, Further India. (Cat. No. 217514, U.S.N.M.) 



