Hermit

2nd half 15th century 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) Citation Source image

This seated hermit, who holds a fruit in his right hand, may in fact represent the Buddha-to-be in one of his previous lives. The leg strap, which hermits wear in order to help support their legs during long stretches of meditation, has broken between the legs.

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Alexander B. Griswold, Monkton, [presented to the Breezewood Foundation, inv. no. 699]; Walters Art Museum, 1979, by gift.
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