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Votive Plaque (Kakebotoke)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular bronze plaque with a green patina, depicting a seated Buddha figure. The Buddha sits cross-legged on a lotus flower base. The figure has one hand raised in front of the chest and the other raised with palm facing outward. A large halo surrounds the head. Concentric circles are etched into the background behind the halo. The surface shows signs of wear and aging with patches of discoloration. The artist and title of the piece is "Votive Plaque (Kakebotoke)".

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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