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Standing Crowned and Jeweled Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone statue of a crowned and jewel-adorned Buddha. The figure has a serene face with a third eye on the forehead. Long, wavy hair is pulled back on either side of the face. The figure wears a necklace and earrings. A cape flows down the back. The figure's midsection is bare, with the navel visible. The hands are raised in front of the body, adorned with jewelry on the wrists. The figure wears a long skirt and a conical crown. The statue stands on a black square base. The background fades from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
12th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
372 × 625 px
Museum record:
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