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Standing Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a statue of the "Standing Buddha". The statue depicts a figure with a head adorned with small bumps and a flame-like structure on top. The figure wears a long robe that drapes over the left shoulder and is secured at the right shoulder, leaving the right shoulder and part of the chest exposed. The right arm is extended downward with the palm facing down and the fingers curled in. The left hand is positioned in front of the chest with the palm facing the body. The figure stands on a lotus flower-shaped base. A large circular halo with flame-like edges surrounds the head. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
227 × 624 px
Museum record:
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