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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. The image shows a fragment of a sculpture. The sculpture piece is mostly gray, with some orange and reddish tones. The piece appears to be made of stone or clay. It depicts a figure with a large headpiece or halo behind a figure. The figure has a rounded face with small closed eyes and a small mouth. The figure wears a garment with folds. The headpiece or halo is broken on both sides. The background of the image is dark gray to light grey gradient. The sculpture sits on a light grey surface.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–7th century
Medium
Stucco with color
Culture
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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