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Standing Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Standing Buddha by an unknown artist is a statue of a person with their eyes closed and hands clasped in front of their body. The figure has a rounded face with a slight smile and appears to be wearing a robe. The statue is made of a translucent purple material, possibly glass or crystal, with gold accents on the robe and base. The statue stands on a dark brown base with a decorative edge. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Amethystine quartz
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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