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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray statue of Seated Buddha. The figure sits cross-legged with eyes closed. The figure's right hand rests on top of their left hand in their lap. The figure has long earlobes, a small bun on top of their head. The figure wears a single shoulder cloth draped over the left shoulder. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Burma
Dimensions
505 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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