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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette