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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Seated Buddha. The statue depicts a figure with a serene facial expression. The figure has a smooth face with a slight smile and closed eyes. The hair is styled in a tall, rounded bun on top of the head. The figure wears a draped robe. The figure sits cross-legged on a decorative base with hands resting on the knees. The base has a tiered design with ornate carvings of leaves and geometric patterns. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 16th century
Medium
Silver
Culture
Cambodia or Laos
Dimensions
338 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette