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Fragment of a Halo with Buddha Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fragment of a halo with Buddha figure by unknown artist. A fragment of a sculpture with 3 stacked rectangular panels carved with a repeating semicircular pattern. The top panel is orange with a row of small domed shapes across the top; the middle panel is black; and the bottom panel is off-white with gold. The right edge of the sculpture features rows of connected spheres; one row is smooth while the other is carved in a leaf-like design. The fragment's left edge looks unfinished with jagged edges and no design. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–7th century
Medium
Stucco with color
Culture
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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