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Buddha Seated Under the Bodhi Tree

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige stone sculpture of Buddha seated under the Bodhi tree. The sculpture depicts a central figure with his legs crossed in a seated position. The figure has hands placed on top of one another in his lap. The figure is wearing a robe. The figure's face has long earlobes and a rounded forehead. The figure is surrounded by a halo. There are two smaller figures on either side. There are trees depicted at the top. The sculpture is on a stand. The sculpture, titled "Buddha Seated Under the Bodhi Tree," is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–9th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Thailand (Buriram province[?])
Dimensions
388 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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