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Standing Buddha Offering Protection

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a reddish-brown statue of the Standing Buddha Offering Protection. The statue depicts a figure with a rounded face and closed eyes. The figure has a bulbous head with tightly curled hair and long earlobes. The figure wears a long robe with folds carved into it and a cloak flowing behind. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand in front of the body, palm facing outwards. The left arm hangs down by the side. Behind the figure is a large decorative element with intricate carvings. The statue stands on a black base with two metal rods. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 5th century
Medium:
Red sandstone
Culture:
India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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