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Crowned and Jeweled Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Crowned and Jeweled Buddha by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a figure sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base with multiple petals, wearing a crown and jewels. The figure has long hair and wears a necklace. The figure sits with one hand resting on the knee and the other raised. A smaller figure sits to the left. The figure has a large decorative oval-shaped object behind their head. The statue appears to be made of metal, likely bronze. The background is a tan fabric or wallpaper with a vertical texture.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 9th century
Medium:
Copper with silver inlay
Culture:
India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions:
364 × 624 px
Museum record:
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