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Buddha Sheltered by a Naga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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