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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of Seated Buddha by an unknown artist. The statue depicts Buddha sitting cross-legged on a base with his hands resting on his lap. He has a pointed topknot on his head, and his ears are visible. The statue is positioned on a brown, cracked base. The figure is made of gold-colored metal, possibly bronze or brass, and appears to be small in size. The background is a plain off-white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
443 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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