Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small black and white photograph of a statue of Buddha. The statue is made of dark metal, possibly bronze or iron, with a rough texture and visible signs of wear and tear. The figure has a rounded head with a bun on top. The face is indistinct. The figure wears a long robe that falls to its feet. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand at shoulder height, and the left arm is also bent at the elbow with the hand at shoulder height, palm facing outwards. The statue stands on a circular base. The background is plain white.