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Standing Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze sculpture of a standing Buddha. The sculpture is golden with dark patches. The figure has a bun on top of their head. The figure is wearing a robe. The right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards. The left arm hangs at the side with the hand partially clenched. The figure stands on a small rectangular base. The background is gray with white speckles.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
355 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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