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Seated Buddha with Double-Lotus Base

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze statue depicts Seated Buddha with Double-Lotus Base by an unknown artist. The Buddha sits cross-legged on a double lotus base with his right hand resting on his lap, palm up, and his left hand placed on his knee. The figure has a serene facial expression, with eyes cast downward. The Buddha's head is adorned with a conical topknot, and he wears long earlobes. A simple loincloth wraps around his waist. The figure sits on a double-layered lotus base with intricate carvings; the lower layer features overlapping lotus petals, and the upper layer has a beaded design. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 11th century
Medium:
Bronze inlaid with silver and copper
Culture:
Burma
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
View original
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