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Sealing Depicting the Buddha at the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sealing depicting a Buddha and Mahabodhi temple. The sealing is reddish-brown, made of clay, and teardrop shaped. A pointed oval shape protrudes from the top. The Buddha is seated in lotus position and faces forward. The figure's face is long with a small mouth and nose. Two ears protrude on either side of the head. Two pillars on either side frame a stupa behind the Buddha. The stupa is multi-tiered and also faces forward. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India (Bihar)
Dimensions
599 × 614 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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