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Fragment of a Torso of Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and beige-colored patina on a bronze sculpture of a torso of Buddha. The figure has a long, narrow body with a defined waist and bent arms. The left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand on the stomach. The right arm is extended horizontally. The head and legs below the knees are missing. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Kalimantan)
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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