ARHAT Bronze India 16th century Dimensions: Height 8 cm ; Wide 4,5 cm ; Depth 4 cm Weight: 200 grams An arhat, a person who has reached enlightenment but not full buddhahood, sitting on a rectangular, hollow base with multiple layers and decorated with geometric patterns. He is sitting in lotus pose and the legs are covered. A long necklace and armlets and bracelets adorn the upper body and the hands are formed to abhaya mudra, gesture of fearlessness. The hair is done up in a bun, the eyes are awake and lips gently smiling.