Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze sculpture depicts Seated Buddha by an unknown artist. The figure sits cross-legged on a rectangular base with a flat, slightly raised surface and four short legs. The figure's facial features are smooth and subtle, with a straight nose and closed eyes. The figure wears a simple, draped robe, which is represented by folds of fabric across the chest and around the waist. The figure's right hand rests on the right knee. The left hand rests on the left knee. The figure has elongated earlobes. The head is adorned with tightly curled hair that forms a tall, pointed topknot. The background is a gradient of dark gray at the top and lighter gray at the bottom.