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Seated Transcendent Buddha Vairochana

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A bronze statue depicts Seated Transcendent Buddha Vairochana. The statue shows the Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base with the right hand facing outwards and the left hand facing inwards, both resting on the lap. The figure wears a robe draped over the left shoulder. A circle halo surrounds the head. The figure has a serene expression on its face and a distinctive coiffure. The statue sits on a tiered base. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. late 9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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