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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark gray metal statue of the Seated Buddha by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a figure with a serene expression sitting cross-legged on a clear rectangular base. The figure's eyes are closed, and it has a small nose and mouth. It has a distinctive hairstyle that is pulled back and upwards, with a small bump on top of the head. The figure is adorned with large earlobes. A circular halo surrounds the head, with spikes protruding from it. The figure's hands are placed on its lap. The background of the image is black.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th–9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
485 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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