PADMAPANI Stone North-India, 12th century Dimensions: Height 7,5 cm by 5 cm Weight: 53,1 grams The Lotus Holder seated in royal ease on a double reverse lotus throne in a long, striped dhoti fastened by a waistband. One hand is lowered showing the gesture of dispensing boons while the other is showing the gesture of fearlessness and holding a lotus flower. He is wearing necklaces, armlets and a high crown with striped band and decorative pattern. The head bars its own small aureole, two seated Buddhas gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra are placed in the top corners. The beaded aureole framing the whole piece is damaged. Inscriptions can be found on the back.