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Buddha Preaching

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a statue of Buddha Preaching. The statue is of a man with a serene expression, wearing a long robe that reaches down to his ankles. His hands are held out in front of him, with palms facing upwards and downwards. The statue has a distinctive hairstyle, with a rounded topknot on his head. The statue appears to be made of metal, with a weathered and worn appearance, featuring a predominantly orange and green patina. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Copper alloy inlaid with silver and glass or obsidian
Culture
Plai Bat II Temple, Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province, Thailand
Dimensions
467 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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