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Buddhist Shrine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Buddhist Shrine by unknown artist. A green, weathered bronze sculpture of a shrine. The shrine has a square base with a tiered, octagonal middle section. The top section is rounded and narrows to a point. A small Buddha sits cross-legged in an alcove at the front of the shrine. The entire sculpture is intricately carved with geometric designs and figurative scenes. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
430 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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