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Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the work is "Buddha". The sculpture depicts a headless, armless torso; the material appears to be a light-colored stone; the body is draped with folds of fabric that are intricately carved; the fabric wraps across the right shoulder and around the body; the folds are smooth and flowing; the piece sits on a rectangular, black base; the background is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd century CE
Medium:
Limestone
Culture:
India, Andhra Pradesh
Dimensions:
447 × 624 px
Museum record:
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