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The Buddha is seated in the lotus position, his right hand in the abhayamudra, and left hand resting on the robe, which maintains the older kasaya style. It is assembled from two pieces: the figure and stand, and the body and halo [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
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This template shows height comparisons of notable statues. Approximate heights of various notable statues: Statue of Unity 240 m (790 ft) (incl. 58 m (190 ft) base)
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The first statues and busts of the Buddha were made in the region around Mathura or Gandhara in the second or third century CE. [4] [5] Many statues and busts exist where the Buddha and other bodhisattvas have a mustache. Seated Buddha, Gandhara, 1st–2nd century CE, Tokyo National Museum Buddha depicted with urna, gilt bronze, 14th century
Buddha, probably Amitabha (Ēmítuófó), 7th century, Tang dynasty, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Chinese Buddhist sculpture has been produced throughout the history of Buddhism in China . Sculptural pieces include representations of Siddhārtha Gautama , often known as the "Enlightened One" or "Buddha", Bodhisattvas , monks and various deities.
The total height of the monument is now said to be 208 m (682 ft). [4] [5] The project as a whole was estimated to cost around $55 million, $18 million of which was to be spent on the statue. It was originally estimated to consist of 1,100 pieces of copper cast, with a total weight of 1,000 tonnes. [6]
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