Standing Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Standing Buddha, crafted by an unknown artist, is a bronze sculpture of a humanoid figure with a serene expression. The figure has a short, tightly curled hairstyle. The figure wears a long robe with folds and draping fabric; the right shoulder is bare. The right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards, and the left hand hangs down at the side. The figure stands on two feet with the weight evenly distributed. The entire statue has a predominantly gold color with areas of black and green patina. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.