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Frieze with Two Seated Buddhas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The stone frieze depicts two seated Buddhas. The frieze features a dark gray-brown stone with a rough texture. Its rectangular shape is slightly broken off on the right side. The top has an ornate border consisting of a vine-like pattern with teardrop-shaped motifs. Two columns are on either side of the Buddhas with rounded tops. The Buddhas sit cross-legged under semicircular arches. Both wear robes draped over their left shoulders. Below the Buddhas are patterned bases. The background of the image is solid grey.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–3rd century
Medium
Schist
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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