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Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze sculpture depicts a standing Buddha figure. The figure has a serene facial expression and is adorned with a crown-like structure on top of its head. It wears a draped robe that covers its body, with the right hand raised in a gesture and the left hand at its side. The figure stands on a rectangular base. Behind the Buddha is an oval-shaped halo composed of multiple concentric circles. The halo is decorated with intricate patterns and small protrusions along its edges. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. late 6th century
Medium:
Brass
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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