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Seated Buddha, probably Shakyamuni (Shijiamouni)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of a seated Buddha. The Buddha sits cross-legged on a rectangular base with a halo behind his head. The halo is a golden circle with radiating lines. The figure wears a long robe. The statue shows signs of wear and aging. The background is grey, transitioning to white at the bottom. The overall style is traditional Asian.

Artwork details

Date:
late 4th–early 5th century
Medium:
Gilt bronze; piece-mold cast
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
482 × 624 px
Museum record:
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