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Mudra: A Study of Symbolic Gestures in Japanese Buddhist Sculpture

Saunders, E. Dale

New York: Pantheon Books, (1960). First edition. Hardcover. 4to. 296pp. Gold lettering on front board and spine over tan cloth. Book contains b/w copies of photographs depicting Japanese Buddhist statues and b/w photos of the eight principal & six secondary symbolic gestures. Interesting work discussing the importance of form and posture in the Japanese Buddhist style of sculpture. Explains the connections between Buddhist thought and forms used in sculpture. Covers the yogic postures, gestures and their meanings in Japanese Buddhist sculpture. Slight bumping to head of spine and tail of spine. No dust jacket. Overall good condition. g. Item #24140

Price: $45.00