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Bust of a Bodhisattva Shakyamuni

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a bust of Shakyamuni. The sculpture shows a man with a mustache and eyes closed. He wears a crown on his head, with the crown featuring intricate designs. The crown sits on top of the man's head, covering his hair. The man also wears earrings and multiple necklaces. The sculpture appears to be made of dark gray stone or metal, with visible signs of aging and wear. The background is a circular halo behind the bust. The bust sits on a white pedestal. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–4th century
Medium
Schist
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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