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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Seated Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a seated figure with eyes closed and hands in lap. The figure wears a robe. The figure sits cross-legged on a round base. The figure sits in front of a large oval shaped object with an intricate design. The object features patterns and symbols around its edges. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Unglazed pottery
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
600 × 471 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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