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Buddha in Meditation Posture

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dark gray statue of Buddha in meditation posture. The statue is sitting cross-legged on a flat base with hands resting on top of each other in lap. The figure wears a robe draped over left shoulder. The head is adorned with a tall, pointed topknot. The face is serene with eyes closed. The background is white. The statue appears to be made of metal.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Sri Lanka
Dimensions
525 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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