buddha statue antique indonesian style seated bronze javanese teaching buddha 13cm 6 location_indonesia The rear of the Apsara

The rear of the Apsara is also decorated with a Mandala

The inner rims of the ears appear to display the characteristic tripart scalloped treatment

the cosmic force of destruction

A lion can be seen at the base of the pedestal

Antique Indonesian Style Seated Javanese Majapahit Teaching Buddha - 19cm/8"

buddha statue antique indonesian style seated bronze javanese teaching buddha 13cm 6 location_indonesia The rear of the ApsaraAntique Indonesian Style Seated Javanese Majapahit Teaching Buddha 19cm 8" Measures (Height) 19cm 8" An Indonesian (Java) seated Teaching Buddha in 13th century Majapahit style. The Buddha is seated on a double round lotus petal base, which is itself sat upon a decorated pedestal. The lotus flower represents the attaining of enlightenment and the ultimate fulfilment that follows. This symbol is heavily used in Eastern religions, which is why it can