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Bust of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark greenish-brown sculpture of Buddha on a black stand. The figure has a tall, conical topknot on head. Ears are long and hanging. The right arm is missing. The left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near the stomach. The figure wears a long, draped garment. The figure has a serene facial expression with half-closed eyes. The background is white with a grey floor.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. mid-13th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
378 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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