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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts the Seated Buddha by an unknown artist. The sculpture shows a figure sitting cross-legged on a rectangular base with a flat, dark-colored stand. The figure has a light-brown color and appears to be made of stone. The figure wears a robe with folds carved into it, and its hands are positioned in the lap. The base of the sculpture features four smaller figures sitting cross-legged, two on either side, all facing forward. The background of the image is dark gray, and the sculpture sits on a lighter gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
first quarter of the 5th century
Medium
Sandstone
Culture
India (Uttar Pradesh)
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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