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Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark wood archway with rounded top, containing a framed image of Buddha. The arch is dark wood with a lighter-colored stone or marble pattern on the top half. Two rectangular stone or marble pieces flank the framed image. The framed image depicts Buddha in a light-colored, possibly stone or metal, relief. The framed image is surrounded by dark wood. A small white rectangle is on the bottom right. Two small vents are on the bottom left and right. The background is a plain white wall.

Artwork Details

Date
4th century
Medium
Framed wall painting
Culture
China
Dimensions
436 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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