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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, dark-colored, metal sculpture of Seated Buddha by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a figure with a round face, small nose, and lips. The figure has a protuberance on its head. It sits cross-legged on a base with hands in its lap. The figure is surrounded by an ornate structure with curved arms. The structure has a square base with a hollow center and a decorative top. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
212 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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