Indonesian Reclining Figure of Buddha Entering Nirvana

Reclining figure props its head on one hand with perfect calm.

This reclining figure of Buddha entering nirvana is from Java, Indonesia. It is river stone. Gautama is said to have lived in India between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE, and though born a prince, he gave up his riches to follow the middle way. Dark, long figure lying on its side with the head resting on a raised hand, draped in a robe carved with fine, flowing folds. The figure rests on a low, rough-edged base with a plain, matte surface. It is 80 inches wide, 16 deep and 23 high.

Entirely at ease, and doing it with real discipline.