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Crowned and Jewelled Bust of Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a stone bust of Buddha. The head and shoulders are shown. The stone is dark gray. The eyes are closed. The face is symmetrical. The nose is straight. The lips are thin. Ears are on the sides of the head. The hair is styled up and adorned with a tall, pointed crown. The crown has a wide base that tapers to a point. A robe is draped over the shoulders. The sculpture sits on a black stand. The background is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
14th–15th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
345 × 624 px
Museum record:
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