The statue of Sakyamuni in the Minneapolis Art Institute

The statue of Sakyamuni in the Minneapolis Art Institute

This famous statue of Sakyamuni (also known as Buddha) is a work of art from China, made during the Tang Dynasty from 618 to 907 AD. It shows Shakyamuni Buddha sitting on a lotus seat, with his right hand making a "dauntless seal" (I. e. palm outward), his left hand on his lap, fingers downward. The face of the Buddha statue is solemn and solemn, wearing a crown and a cassock, showing the characteristics of Buddhist art in the Tang Dynasty. It is one of the important Buddhist artworks in the Minneapolis Art Institute collection, attracting the attention of many art lovers and cultural history researchers.