https://emuseum.cornell.edu/internal/media/dispatcher/73430/fullSakyamuni Buddha flanked by Ananda and KasyapaNorthern Zhou or Eastern Wei, 6th centuryHeight: 12 inches (30.5 cm)Carved stone w/ traces of polychromeGift of Michael and Gail Weisbrod83.1320Stone stele carved in high relief with a central figure of the Buddha Sakyamuni revealed against a halo, his hands in the position known as abhaya and vara mudra. The buddha is seated in lotus position, with the right foot showing and the sole of the foot facing up: the other foot is covered with stylized drapery folds. He is flanked by two smaller attendant dieties, probably the disciples Ananda and Kasyapa, with hands clasped in worship. There is an eight column inscription carved into the front of the base of the stele. Some shipping in the upper right hand of the Buddha and on the edge of the halo, and the lower right portion of the inscription is worn away. Traces of polychrome on the faces, robes and the halo.Sculpture21406317212China83.132_Disc4099_8102502883.132_Disc4099_81025029