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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Seated Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a seated figure with eyes cast downward and hands in lap. The figure has a dot pattern on the head and wears a robe over one shoulder. The figure sits in a meditative pose on a round base with a decorative edge. The figure is under an arch with a decorative border. The arch and border are intricately carved. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Unglazed pottery
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
599 × 475 px
Museum record:
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