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Tile with Buddha Triad

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A rectangular tile with rounded corners; made of terracotta; featuring a Buddha triad with a central seated Buddha figure and two standing attendants; the central Buddha sitting cross-legged on a throne; his hands placed on his lap; wearing a halo; the two standing Buddhas on either side, smaller; each with hands clasped; wearing halos; with tree-like decorative elements; holes on either side. The artwork is titled "Tile with Buddha Triad".

Artwork Details

Date
second half 7th century
Medium
Earthenware with traces of color
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
466 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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