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Buddha Seated on the Coils of a Naga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of Buddha seated on coils of naga. The Buddha sits cross-legged on top of coils stacked on a square base, with hands resting on knees. The figure wears a short-sleeved top and a tall, pointed hat. Ears are long and adorned with dangling earrings. The face is serene with eyes closed and a dot on the forehead. The sculpture sits on a black stand with a square base. The background fades from black at the top to white at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
late 12th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
378 × 624 px
Museum record:
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