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Walking Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a stone statue of Walking Buddha. The statue depicts a figure with a tall, pointed topknot on their head. The figure has their right arm bent at the elbow and their right hand raised to shoulder height with the palm facing outwards. The figure's left arm hangs straight down by their side. The figure wears a long robe that falls to their ankles, with the robe on their right shoulder. The figure stands on a decorative base with their right foot forward. The statue appears to be made of stone and has a weathered texture. The statue stands on a black platform. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 13th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
270 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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