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Buddha Offering Protection

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of Buddha with right hand raised and left hand facing palm down. The statue has a long robe covering both shoulders and the front of the body. The right shoulder is bare. The hair is pulled up into a bun on top of the head and adorned with blue material. The statue has earrings and stands on a black base. The background is gray. Title: Buddha Offering Protection.

Artwork Details

Date
late 6th–early 7th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
India (probably Bihar)
Dimensions
427 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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