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Miniature Shrine with the Enthroned Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze sculpture titled "Miniature Shrine with the Enthroned Buddha". The sculpture depicts Buddha sitting cross-legged on a platform in a meditative pose. He wears a robe draped over his left shoulder. His hands rest on his lap. A decorative arch behind Buddha features a pointed spire at the top. Two smaller figures sit on either side of the platform. The sculpture sits on a white surface against a beige wall.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Bronze with traces of gilt and lacquer
Culture
Burma
Dimensions
453 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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