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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Seated Buddha by artist unknown. Dark brown statue of a person sitting cross-legged with eyes closed. The person has a large round bun on top of their head. They are wearing a long robe with folds and creases. The statue has two cylindrical holes, one on each side. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century
Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 530 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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