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Crowned and Jeweled Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Crowned and Jeweled Buddha statue depicts a standing male figure with a crown on his head, wearing a necklace and a long cloth wrapped around his lower body. The figure stands on a decorative base with his right foot on a small round platform and his left foot on the ground. His right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand in front of his chest, and his left arm hangs down by his side. He has a serene facial expression. The figure is standing within an arched recess adorned with intricate carvings. Above the arch is a small spire. The entire statue rests on a rectangular base with ornate details. The statue appears to be made of a dark-colored stone or metal.

Artwork Details

Date
early 11th century
Medium
Bronze with silver and copper inlay
Culture
India (Bihar)
Dimensions
228 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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