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Sculpture of the Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a flat surface, with the right leg resting on top of the left. The statue depicts Buddha with a serene expression, eyes cast downward. He has a distinctive hairstyle resembling small curls or buns on top of his head. A robe drapes over his left shoulder, exposing his right shoulder. The statue sits on a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 467 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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