

Buddha Sheltered by a Naga
Green statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a rectangular plinth in a meditative pose with hands resting on knees. The figure wears a conical headdress and a necklace. Behind the figure is a large oval halo decorated with floral motifs and a naga, a serpent-like creature with a rounded head and five coils at the bottom. The naga appears to be sheltering or protecting the Buddha from above. The background is a plain gray color. Title: Buddha Sheltered by a Naga.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 12th century
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Cambodia
- Dimensions
- 555 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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