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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze or brass statue of Seated Buddha. The statue depicts a figure with a serene expression sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base with hands resting on top of each other. The figure wears a simple robe draped over one shoulder. The statue has a high top knot on the head. The entire statue appears worn with a green patina visible in places. The figure has large earlobes. The face is smooth with small eyes and thin lips.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 9th century
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
Sri Lanka
Dimensions:
503 × 625 px
Museum record:
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