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Buddha, probably Amitabha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Buddha, probably Amitabha, a weathered statue of a seated figure with eyes closed, face serene, hair styled in a bun on top of head, long earlobes hanging down, wearing a robe draped over left shoulder, right shoulder exposed, hands resting on knees, legs crossed in a seated position, surface showing signs of aging with patches of gold, green, and red paint.

Artwork details

Date:
early 7th century
Medium:
Dry lacquer with polychrome pigment and gilding
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
562 × 624 px
Museum record:
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