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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
Museum record:
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