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Fragment of a Standing Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Fragment of a Standing Buddha," by an unknown artist, depicts a bronze sculpture of a standing Buddha figure. The figure has a greenish-brown patina. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand at its side. The left arm is concealed behind the figure. The figure wears a drape that crosses over the right shoulder and a long cloth that drapes around the waist. The figure's hair is styled in a bun on top of the head. The figure has a serene facial expression. The figure stands on two feet with toes pointing downward. The background of the image is beige.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Kalimantan)
Dimensions
398 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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