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Buddha Dipankara (Randengfo)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored stone sculpture of Buddha Dipankara standing on a square base. He wears a long robe with folds carved into the fabric. The Buddha's right hand is in front of his chest, and his left arm hangs down with the palm facing outwards. He has a halo behind his head, which is framed by an oval shape. The oval is decorated with flame-like carvings. There are also carvings on either side of the Buddha, and they appear to be writing. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 495
Medium:
Sandstone
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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