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Fragment of a Relief of the Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a stone carving of a Buddha. The carving is made from a light-colored stone and features the upper portion of the Buddha. The Buddha's face is not fully visible, with only the top of the head, ears, and crossed hands visible. The hands are resting on top of one another. The stone has a rough texture with visible imperfections and cracks on the surface. The sculpture sits atop a dark brown wooden base. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The Buddha's facial features are not discernible due to the angle and incomplete nature of the carving.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–7th century
Medium:
Stucco
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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