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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Seated Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a dark wooden sculpture of a seated figure. The figure has a bald head and wears a robe. The figure sits cross-legged on a lotus flower with their right hand resting on their knee and their left hand on their ankle. The sculpture sits on a dark wooden base with a rounded edge and three small feet. The background is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Rock crystal
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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