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Seated Arhat (Buddhist Saint)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A gray stone statue of a seated male figure with a bald head. The figure sits on a rectangular base and wears a robe. The left leg is crossed over the right leg, which is tucked under the left. The left hand rests on the lap, and the right hand is raised with the index finger extended. The eyes are closed. The statue appears worn with white spots on the surface. The background is white. The statue depicts a Seated Arhat or Buddhist Saint.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
520 × 624 px
Museum record:
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