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Fragment of a Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze statue of a Buddha figure sitting on a throne-like seat, facing forward. The figure has a tall, pointed topknot on their head. Two curved shapes resembling wings or flames rise from behind the figure's head. The figure wears a robe that covers one shoulder. Both arms are bent at the elbow, with the right hand resting on the right knee and the left hand on the left knee. The statue has a greenish-brown patina and sits on a rectangular base with ornate carvings on the front. The background is beige.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 8th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Kalimantan)
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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