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Relief of a Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Relief of a Seated Buddha shows a gray sculpture of a Buddha figure. The Buddha sits cross-legged on a square base. The figure wears robes that cover the left shoulder and arm, while the right shoulder and arm are bare. The right hand rests on the knee, and the left hand rests on the lap. The face is round with a small nose and mouth. The sculpture is rough and weathered with uneven edges. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–7th century(?)
Medium:
Stucco
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
600 × 593 px
Museum record:
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