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Buddha with a Halo and Flaming Body Mandorla

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a weathered, rectangular artwork featuring a central figure. The figure sits cross-legged on a platform with a patterned edge. It wears a long-sleeved robe and has its hands positioned in its lap, with the right hand on top of the left. A halo encircles the figure's head, and a larger, flaming mandorla surrounds the halo, extending to the edges of the artwork. The figure has short hair and a serene expression. The artwork's surface exhibits signs of aging, with visible wear and tear, including cracks and faded paint. The dominant colors are shades of brown and orange, with hints of blue and black. The background is black.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–7th century
Medium:
Water-based pigments on wood
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)
Dimensions:
371 × 624 px
Museum record:
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