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Seated Buddha Flanked by Two Bodhisattvas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square stone carving with a raised border. The carving features three figures: one central figure and two on either side. The central figure is seated on a lotus flower and has one hand raised and the other hand resting on the knee. The central figure has a halo around their head. The two side figures are standing and each holds an object in their hands. The stone is reddish-brown with visible signs of aging and weathering. The background of the image is dark gray to black, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The title of the image is "Seated Buddha Flanked by Two Bodhisattvas". The artist of the image is not visually described. The overall composition suggests an ancient religious artifact.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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