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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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