'Kuwana: Sea Ferry Terminal at Shichiri' Woodblock Print by Hiroshige Period - Taishō Buddha is depicted here in

Buddha is depicted here in the traditional Mandalay Buddha form standing in samabhanga posture with his left hand holding his robe and his right hand forming the vitarka mudra whilst holding the fruit of the myrobalan

A similar larger example can be found in The Victoria & Albert Museum and various similar examples have sold at Christie's auction in London

Hand carved marble Mughal style lotus dish beautifully carved by hand in the traditional way by skilled craftsmen in small workshops in Rajasthan

This bangle is not just an accessory but a piece of art that carries the weight of history

'Kuwana: Sea Ferry Terminal at Shichiri' Woodblock Print by Hiroshige Period - Taishō Buddha is depicted here inThis old Japanese woodblock print is by Ando Hiroshige (1797 1858) and from the series '53 Stations of The Tokaido'. This print is no. 43, Kuwana: Sea Ferry Terminal at Shichiri ( ). It was published by Hoei do and dates to the mid 19th century. This series was appointed by the feudal Japanese government of the Edo period, Bakufu to join the official procession from Edo to Kyoto. During his journey to see the Emperor he made sketches and produced this