Ming Dynasty The benevolent figure finely cast seated in dhyanasana with the right hand reaching down towards the ground in bhumisparsha mudra, the left hand held gently in the lap in dhyana mudra, the face in a meditative expression with downcast eyes flanked by pendulous earlobes, crowned by tightly-curled hair rising to a high chignon, seated cross-legged with both hands held in dhyana mudra, wearing a long layered robe decorated on the hems with delicate foliate scrolls, open at the chest revealing a wan emblem. 31cm (12 2/8in) high.