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Standing Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a statue of a Standing Buddha. The statue is of a male figure with a serene expression. He has a pointed topknot on his head. His ears are long. He wears a necklace and a long, flowing skirt with a decorative waistband. The figure's upper body is bare except for the necklace. The hands are held up in front of him. The statue stands on a rectangular base. The statue appears to be made of stone or metal and is gray in color.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
275 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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