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Stele with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Stele with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha by unknown artist. A stone sculpture with a central figure of a man sitting cross-legged with his hands resting on his lap. The figure is gold in color and has blue hair. He sits on a decorative base. The figure is surrounded by a decorative stone archway. There are multiple small figures carved into the archway. The archway is topped with a decorative carving. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
Burma
Dimensions
489 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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