Dhyāni Buddha Akśobhya The right hand depicts the bhumisparsha mudra - touching the earth pose - whe

Dhyāni Buddha Akśobhya

The right hand depicts the bhumisparsha mudra - touching the earth pose - where the Shakyamuni called upon the earth to bear witness to his austerity thereby defeating Mara in the moment of enlightenment.

Gilt Bronze with semiprecious stone inlay, Nepal circa 1641 CE

The Prince of Wales Museum houses an exquisite collection of Himalayan art, mostly from the erstwhile Kingdom of Nepal where metalwork received patronage from the Royal family as well as the merchant class. (at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya)