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Buddha and Attendants Standing on Pasupati

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture with a pointed top. The bottom half is rounded and features a carved face with a large nose and mouth, and two large eyes. Above the face, three figures are standing on a flat surface. The central figure is tall and wears a long, possibly draped garment. The central figure has their hands on their sides and appears to have a beard and a head covering. The figure's legs are apart and are not distinct. On either side of the central figure are two smaller figures with their hands in front of their bodies. The figures on either side appear to be wearing loincloths and possibly head coverings. The background behind the three figures features rough texture and possible additional carvings. The sculpture sits on a black pole. The background of the image is gray. This sculpture depicts Buddha and attendants standing on Pasupati. It is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
466 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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