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Buddha with Radiate Halo and Mandorla

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of Buddha. The figure has a serene expression and is depicted with a bun on top of their head. They wear a long robe that drapes over their shoulder and down to their ankles. Their right hand is held out in front of their body with palm facing up, while their left hand hangs down at their side. The figure stands on a small rectangular base and is surrounded by an oval-shaped mandorla, which features a series of small protrusions around its edge. A large circular halo radiates from behind the figure's head and shoulders. The sculpture appears to be made of bronze or copper and has a weathered, aged appearance. The background is a gradient of gray.

Artwork details

Date:
6th century
Medium:
Brass
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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