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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Seated Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a dark gray or black statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a decorative base. The statue sits on a lotus position with hands resting on knees. The figure wears a simple robe draped over the left shoulder. The head is tilted slightly downward, and the face is calm with a subtle smile. The hair is pulled back into a small bun on top of the head. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 12th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Sri Lanka
Dimensions:
565 × 624 px
Museum record:
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