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What were the common features included in sculptures of Buddha throughout all time periods?

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Sculptures of the Buddha across time consistently include specific iconographic features that identify him as the enlightened one: a cranial bump (ushnisha), the urna or mark between the eyebrows, elongated earlobes, and a calm, serene facial expression. He is typically shown wearing simple monastic robes and displaying canonical hand gestures (mudras) such as meditation, earth-touching, or reassurance. Many images place the figure seated on a lotus or standing with a balanced, composed posture, sometimes with a halo or aura to signify spiritual radiance. These elements are symbolic rather than realistic, ensuring recognition across regions and periods.