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Seated Preaching Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Seated Preaching Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a statue of a man sitting cross-legged on a platform with his legs folded under him. The statue appears to be made of dark-colored stone. The man's hands are clasped together in front of him. He has no facial features. He wears a draped garment covering one shoulder. The statue sits on a wooden platform. The background is a plain white wall.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Andesite
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 596 px
Museum record:
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