The delicate and skillful carving of the Buddha's robe humanizes and chastely reveals the underlying form of his body, while the face's impassive expression projects an aura of spiritual supremacy. The figure's right hand is raised in the asisa mudra of blessing; his left hand gathers the robe at his shoulder. The flame of wisdom atop his head is a modern replacement; originally the figure was enclosed within a halo (mandorla).