It’s time for another 360 object view! 🔄 This sculpture portrays the #Buddha in a traditional posture with his right hand touching the earth, referencing the event of his complete awakening and victory over the demon Mara. The begging bowl in his left hand is one of the characteristics of Buddhist monastics in all #Buddhist traditions. In Tibetan art, this gesture is sometimes also found in portraits of masters and teachers, indicating their enlightened, Buddha-like eminence. Dive into this artwork in our digital collection, or if you’re in Salt Lake City, see it IRL in our traveling exhibition “Gateway to Himalayan Art,” on view through July 27 utahmuseumoffinearts! _______ Buddha Shakyamuni; Tibet; 15th century; sculpture; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.656 #RubinMuseum #RubinGlobal #HimalayanArt