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# Seated Buddha

The sculpture depicts a seated Buddha in the lotus position, specifically in padmasana, with his hands in dhyana mudra. A circular halo is visible behind the Buddha's head, which is a common representation of spiritual aura or enlightenment.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 100–199 CE
- **Place:** Mathurā (27.5000, 77.6800)

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.m-02-208](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.m-02-208) · Pramāṇa
