Why does the Buddha appear androgynous in some depictions?

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                          In quite a few depictions of the Buddha in artwork, he appears androgynous.

Does this represent something significant in terms of a Buddhist message or ideal, or is this just an artistic style?

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Jun 21, 2014, 11:53 AM
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Why does the Buddha appear androgynous in some depictions?

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