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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a statue titled "Seated Buddha" by an unknown artist. The statue is made of dark metal, possibly bronze. The Buddha is sitting cross-legged on a wide base with his hands resting on his lap. The base is decorated with geometric patterns. The Buddha wears a robe draped over one shoulder. His hair is styled in a tall, narrow topknot. He has earrings hanging from his ears. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. The statue appears to be old and weathered, with visible signs of aging. The overall style of the statue suggests it may be from an Asian culture.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 16th century
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
Cambodia
Dimensions:
322 × 624 px
Museum record:
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