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Enthroned Preaching Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored statue of the Enthroned Preaching Buddha by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a person sitting cross-legged on a throne-like structure with their hands positioned in front of them. The person has a distinctive hairstyle that forms a rounded shape on top of their head. They are adorned with a necklace and have a serene facial expression. The throne-like structure consists of a square base with ornate carvings and four legs. Above the base is a smaller square platform featuring intricate designs, and behind the seated figure is a high backrest. The backrest and base are decorated with carvings of various figures. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
late 9th century
Medium
Bronze with silver inlay
Culture
India (Bihar)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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