Description

Flat plaque with representation of the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra on the front.   Seated on a draped socle on an elephant in semi-frontal position, right hand extended outward, left hand on left knee.  Elephant, in profile except for head turned toward front, has cross-hatched saddle-cloth.  Curling elements below and rising to left of image may represent archaizing/ornamental cloud forms. Dark patina.  No trace of gilding. Back flat and plain