The honorable and ancient kingdom
Daniel Kordan from Tuscany, Italy
Also labelled 'Manjushri' because of the book in his left hand, he is adorned with princely jewellery including armbands and bracelets yet he wears a sanghati that covers his left shoulder only (which identifies him as Shakyamuni in his crowned form). The standing figure wearing boots and holding a necklace in his left hand isβ¦
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