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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
Museum record:
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