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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark gray or black statue of Seated Buddha by an unknown artist. The Buddha is sitting cross-legged on a flat base with his hands resting on his lap. He has a smooth, rounded head with a small circle on his forehead and small ears. His eyes are closed, and he has a small nose and mouth. He is wearing a robe that is draped over his left shoulder and across his body, with many folds and creases. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. late 7th century
Medium
Bronze with traces of gilt
Culture
Sri Lanka
Dimensions
548 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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