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Standing Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green statue of Buddha standing on a rectangular stone base. The statue has a rounded square face with a small nose and closed eyes. Ears are long and pointed at the tips. The head is topped with a conical shape composed of small dots. The body wears a long robe that drapes over both shoulders. Left hand holds an object. Right hand is raised with palm facing out. Feet are bare. The background fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Bronze with silver inlay
Culture
Burma
Dimensions
494 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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