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Hand of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hand of a Buddha by an unknown artist. A sculpture of a dark-colored left human hand with the palm facing upwards. The hand is carved with lines on the wrist and on each of the four fingers. The thumb touches the index finger. The wrist is carved to resemble a cuff or sleeve with a carved oval on the bottom. The hand rests on a white surface with shadows around it.

Artwork Details

Medium
Fragment of a wooden sculpture
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 476 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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