Buddha’s hand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture 'Buddha's hand' by an unknown artist depicts a citron that has been intricately carved to resemble a closed hand. The citron is primarily a warm brown color with areas of lighter and darker shading, indicating varying thickness and texture. A small, detailed finger-like protrusion extends from the citron, adding to the hand-like appearance. The sculpture is placed on a black stand that has a textured surface with patterns. The background of the image transitions from dark at the top to light at the bottom, providing a gradient effect.