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The Transcendent Buddha Vairochana (?) Seated in Western Fashion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green statue of a Buddha seated on a throne, wearing a draped cloth; the cloth crosses over the left shoulder and extends down to cover the left leg. The right leg is crossed over the left. The hands are held in front of the body. The figure has a curl of hair on top of the head. Two small animal-like creatures are on either side of the throne.

Artwork Details

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