Bronze with turquoisesNepal , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 11,5 cm by 5,5 cm Weight: 283,7 gramsA standing Dipankara Buddha is usually presented only in China, Thailand and Nepal. He is said to have reached enlightenment before Gautama Buddha and is a Buddha of the Past. Here he is standing on a lotus base with beaded rim, wearing a wide robe with decorative zig-zag patterns and bands all over. The right arm is lowered to the side while he is showing the gesture of fearlessness with the other hand. The body has a small curve in the waist, the face is gazing to the left with a calm expression.