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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
Museum record:
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